(1) The Department will review the completed Local Workforce Plan, including plan modifications. The Local Workforce Plan will be reviewed for completeness and adherence to local plan development, content, and submission requirements.
    (2) The Department will notify the Local Board in writing of any Local Workforce Plan deficiencies via email to the contact(s) identified in the Local Workforce Plan. The Local Board will be given a deadline by which to resolve any deficiencies.
    (3) The Department will recommend approval of the Local Workforce Plan to the State Board, unless the Department notifies the Local Board in writing that:
    (a) There are deficiencies in workforce investment activities that have been identified through audits, and the Local Area has not made acceptable progress in implementing plans to address the deficiencies;
    (b) The Local Workforce Plan does not comply with applicable provisions of WIOA and the WIOA regulations, including the required consultations and public comment provisions, and the nondiscrimination requirements of 20 C.F.R. part 38; or
    (c) The Local Workforce Plan does not align with the State Plan, including with regard to the alignment of the core programs to support the strategy identified in the State Plan in accordance with WIOA section 102(b)(1)(E) and 20 C.F.R. § 676.105.
    (4) The Local Workforce Plan, including plan modifications, will be considered approved upon written notice by the Department advising of State Board approval or 90 days after the Department receives the Local Workforce Plan, or plan modification, unless, in accordance with 20 C.F.R. § 679.570, the Department identifies, in writing, any unresolved deficiencies referenced in paragraphs 73B-7.005(3)(a)-(c), F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 445.003(7). Law Implemented 445.003(7)(a) FS. History—New 11-30-22.