599 Program

1. 11/24/09 01:521
599 Program Transition to the One
Stop System Pilot

Wanda Santiago
Carol Elwell
Mariangela Viglucci
Mary Blais

2. 11/24/09 01:522
Training Objectives
Understand 599 Program and Approval Criteria
Understand Roles of One-Stop System Staff and
Special Programs Unit
Able to complete required forms
Understand Documentation Requirements
Know when and how to communicate with claimant,
SPU, One Stop Staff

3. 11/24/09 01:523
Anticipated Benefits of Transition to
One Stop System
Coordination of services through the One Stop system will:
•Ensure that individuals who start training are better able
to finish
•Enhance NY’s labor force making the state more
attractive for economic development.
•Target a larger pool of UI claimants
•Better market the 599 Program to UI claimants to
increase numbers that apply and are approved for the
Program
•Fully obligate available 599.2 funding

4. 11/24/09 01:524
Anticipated Benefits of Transition to
One Stop System (cont.)
Utilize experienced One-Stop staff to assist UI claimants
to:
a)Choose appropriate training programs w/consideration of local
labor market conditions
b)Coordinate support services
c)Provide information on funding availability for training
Improved program outcomes for the system (All
programs - UI, WIA, ES, Reemployment)
Improved individual outcomes for participants:
a)successful completion of training
b)successful employment following training (higher wages, job
retention, skills upgrading, career advancement…)

5. 11/24/09 01:525
599 Phase In Strategy
Transition to One Stop System
Phase I :
SPU:
–Continued responsibility for processing 599 Applications
from claimants self-identified as in-training at time of their UI
Original Claim (OC)
–Responsible for follow-up with all claimants approved for
599
One Stops:
–Responsible for review/processing 599 Applications and
approval recommendations identified after the OC process
–Responsible for outreach to claimants in training at time of
OC and disapproved by SPU

6. 11/24/09 01:526
6/4/2008
Phase 1 Workflow Overview
Claimants identified by One Stop
after OC as interested in training
or in need of training
Claimants
identified as in
training at OC
SPU monitors
satisfactory
progress and
manages 599.2
fund
Claimant submits 599
Application to One Stop
One Stop assists with
training plan
One Stop reviews application
and makes approval/disapproval
recommendation to SPU
Claimant submits 599
Application to SPU
SPU reviews and
issues 599
determination
599 approved
SPU refers to
One Stop for
additional
services
Claimant Inquiries
Received by TCC
after OC
referred to One Stop
Yes
No
SPU reviews and
issues 599
determination
599 approved
Yes

7. 11/24/09 01:527
Phase I Timeline
6/1/2008 9/1/2008
7/1/2008 8/1/2008
7/1/08-8/31/08
Phase I Early Implementation Period
8/1/2008-8/31/2008
Phase I
Statewide Implementation Training
6/1/08-6/30/08
Phase I
Early Implementation
Training
7/1/2008-7/31/2008
Prepare for Phase I
Statewide Implementation
9/1/08
Statewide
Phase I
Implementation
7/1/08
Phase I
Early Implementation

8. 11/24/09 01:528
Phase I: Role of the SPU
Continuing to process 599 applications from claimants
identified in training at OC
Reviewing the recommendations from One Stop staff for
approval/disapproval
Issuing all 599 Determinations to the claimant
Calculating individual eligibility for additional 599.2 benefits
Follow-up on progress of training to ensure continued eligibility
and satisfactory progress
Monitoring the 599.2 funds availability
Assessing effectiveness of process, forms, communication
methods

9. 11/24/09 01:529
Phase I: Role of the One Stop Staff
Increasing claimant awareness of 599 program
Identifying UI claimants interested or in need of training
Assessing training needs, developing individual training plans
Assisting UI claimant/customer in making informed decisions
regarding training.
Coordinating One Stop services as needed (LMI, Training
funds, support services, etc..)
Review and Recommendation of approval/disapproval of 599
Applications identified after OC
Scheduling Follow-up with 599 Applicants identified as part of
OC and disapproved by SPU
Assess effectiveness of process, forms, communication
methods

10. 11/24/09 01:5210
One-Stop Customer Flow
Claimants in need of training identified
through current customer flow process
–Initial Assessment (UI orientation)
–Comprehensive Assessment
–Workshops
–Job Match
Identify as early as possible to maximize
training opportunities and benefits

11. 11/24/09 01:5211
Increase Awareness of 599
Initial Assessment – UI Orientation
–Brochure
–Talking Point in presentation
–Section 599 Training Fact Sheet
Comprehensive Assessment, Workshops,
Employment Plan development
–Detail 599 approval criteria for informed decision
making

12. 11/24/09 01:5212
599 Program - Purpose
The 599 Program provides an opportunity for eligible UI claimants
who lack competitive job skills to receive UI benefits while
attending an approved training and or retraining program.
Allows claimants to collect UI benefits while in approved training
without having to:
Search for work
Be available for work
Accept suitable work
599.2 allows for up to 26 weeks of additional UI benefits, after
exhausting regular UI, if funding is available.
599 refers to the specific section of Article 18 of the NYS Labor Law

13. 11/24/09 01:5213
599 Approval Criteria
1. The training is needed by the claimant because:
a). Claimant’s employment opportunities limited or
b). Training likely to lead to more regular long term employment or
c). Training will upgrade existing skills
And
2. At least 12 hrs/week classroom attendance or 12 credit hours of training, And
3. Training or remaining training period not more than 24 months, And
4. Competent and reliable training facility, And
5. Training relates to an occupation or skill, And
6. Training relates to an occupation or skill with reasonable employment opportunities, And
7. Claimant has the qualifications to complete training successfully

14. 11/24/09 01:5214
Training is needed
The training is needed by the claimant because:
(a)It will upgrade the claimant’s existing skill;
or
(b)It will train the claimant for an occupation
likely to lead to more regular long term
employment; or
(c)Employment opportunities for the claimant
are limited.

15. 11/24/09 01:5215
Training will upgrade existing skills
Claimant needs additional training to obtain work in their regular
occupation (occupation for which they have training and/or work
experience).
Claimant needs additional training to advance in the same field or field
related to regular occupation, i.e. to obtain higher skilled/higher wage
work.*
If claimant already has in-demand occupational skills but lack of English
proficiency, high school diploma, or basic skills is a barrier to
reemployment in that occupation, ESL, GED, or Basic Skills training may
be considered an upgrade of claimants existing skills *

16. 11/24/09 01:5216
Training will Upgrade Existing Skills
Example 1: Claimant’s regular occupation is office administrative support worker. He needs
to improve his computer skills in order to obtain work in this occupation. He is attending
school to obtain a Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate.
Training will upgrade his current skills.
Example 2: Claimant studied acupuncture in a foreign country, and she lacks English
proficiency. She had been working in as a housekeeper in hotel for the past 6 months. To
become a licensed acupuncturist in NYS, she must demonstrate proficiency in English. She
is attending an ESL course for this purpose.
Training will upgrade her current skills.
Example 3: Claimant’s regular occupation is nursing aide. She is attending school to obtain
a Practical Nursing license in order to become a LPN.
Training will upgrade her current skills.

17. 11/24/09 01:5217
Training for occupation leads to more
regular long term employment
Claimant’s regular occupation, although not
necessarily limited in the current labor market,* is
a low wage/high turnover occupation. This may
be evidenced by:
oMultiple UI claims
oMultiple jobs with different employers
oLow skills, low wages
ESL , GED, or Basic Skills training may be
approvable if training would position claimant to
pursue more regular, long-term employment.*

18. 11/24/09 01:5218
Training for occupation leads to more
regular long term employment
Available Resources:
–Low wage criteria (NYC: benefit rate ≤250; Outside NYC:
benefit rate ≤200)
Need for Low Wage Alternative Definition? Looking for local
feedback/specific cases.
–Job Zone (Career Exploration tool): job description; skills,
training and education required by occupation.
–USDOL Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH): job
description; skills, training and education required by occupation;
turnover information.
–Need for High Turnover List? Looking for local
feedback/specific cases.

19. 11/24/09 01:5219
Training for occupation leads to more regular
long term employment
Example 1: Claimant’s regular occupation is retail salesperson at
department stores. Information in OOH indicates this occupation requires
few skills to enter. Claimants benefit rate is $177. Claimant is attending
school to obtain an Associate’s Degree in Health Information
Management in order to become a Medical Records Technician: a higher
skilled, higher paying occupation.
Criterion is met

20. 11/24/09 01:5220
Training for occupation leads to more
regular long term employment
Example 2: Claimant has difficulty obtaining and/or
retaining employment due to a lack of English
proficiency. ESL training will position him to pursue
more regular, long term employment.
Criterion is met.

21. 11/24/09 01:5221
Claimants employment opportunities are limited
Reduced employment opportunities in the
claimant’s occupation or skill.
Technological change, plant closing/removal,
discontinuance of specific plant operations, or
similar reasons.
Seasonal nature of claimant’s regular
occupation.
Claimant’s personal traits

22. 11/24/09 01:5222
Claimant’s employment opportunities are limited
Available Resources:
•NYS Workforce & Industry Data, Employment Prospects
2004-2014 – can be searched statewide or by region.
Occupations rated as less favorable or least favorable are
impaired.
•Notice of Mass Layoff or Closing – WARN
•Local Labor Market Analyst

23. 11/24/09 01:5223
Claimants employment opportunities are limited
Example 1: Claimant’s regular occupation is
landscaping and grounds keeping. He is laid off every
year during the winter months.
Due to the seasonal nature of his occupation, his employment
opportunities are limited.
Example 2: Claimant’s regular occupation is
carpenter. She suffered an injury which prevents her
from returning to this occupation.
Due to her physical condition, her employment opportunities
are limited.

24. 11/24/09 01:5224
12 Classroom or 12 Credit Hour Criterion
Two Options:
12 Credit Hours
–No exception for Summer Sessions
OR
12 Classroom Hours per week
–Cannot include homework, non-credit labs, or self-study time
–No exception for Summer Sessions

25. 11/24/09 01:5225
12 Classroom or 12 Credit Hour Criterion
Example 1: Claimant is attending school to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in
Elementary Education. The number of class hours per week is 16.
12 hour criterion is met
Example 2: Claimant is attending school to obtain an Associate’s Degree in
Accounting. Although the number of class hours per week is 10, the claimant will
receive 12 credits at the end of the semester.
12 hour criterion is met
Example 3: Claimant is attending school to prepare for a GED. The class meets 8
hours a week.
12 hour criterion is not met

26. 11/24/09 01:5226
24 Months to Complete
To measure the 24 months, determine how many
months of training are remaining on the date the
599 application is reviewed for approval.
–When training begins at a future date, the
remaining training period is calculated from the
training start date
–Scheduled training breaks are counted as part of
the training period.

27. 11/24/09 01:5227
24 months to Complete
Example 1: Claimant filed a UI claim effective 3/10/08, and indicated that he is attending
training to be completed on 4/17/10. The 599 application is reviewed for approval on
4/20/08.
There are less than 24 months of training remaining on the date the 599 application is
reviewed (4/20/08); training meets the ≤ 24 month criterion.
Example 2: Claimant filed a UI claim effective 5/5/08. On 6/4/08, he informs the One Stop
he was accepted to training, which is scheduled to begin on 8/18/08 and end on 8/10/10.
The 599 application is reviewed for approval on 6/26/08.
There are less than 24 months of training remaining on the date the 599 application is
reviewed (6/26/08), since training does not start until 8/18/08; training meets the ≤ 24
month criterion.

28. 11/24/09 01:5228
Competent and Reliable Agency
NYS training provider

on ETPL (http://www.labor.state.ny.us/etp/default.asp)*
SED list of approved degree granting institutions (
www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue)
SED Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision’s list of non-
degree granting schools and programs
(www.highered.nysed.gov/bpss/home.html)
SED list of Distance Learning Providers
(www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/ded/database.html)
Out of State training provider
Appropriate SED approved lists in the State of the provider

29. 11/24/09 01:5229
Training relates to occupational goal
The training provides the skills and qualifications required to work in the
claimant’s occupational goal.
Liberal Arts may be approvable if with a concentration that directly relates to
occupational goal.
General Liberal Arts are not approvable

ESL, GED, or Basic Skills training may be approvable if:*
prerequisite for occupational skills training
combined with occupational skills training as training package
needed in combination with existing occupational skills to work in claimant’s
occupational goal

30. 11/24/09 01:5230
Training relates to occupational goal
Example 1: Claimant’s occupational goal is police officer. She is attending school to
obtain an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Information in Job Zone’s Career
Exploration indicates this degree prepares individuals to become police officers.
Training satisfies the educational requirement to work in the stated occupational
goal.
Example 2: Claimant’s occupational goal is a paralegal. He is attending school to
obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in History. Information in USDOL’s OOH indicates
usually an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies or a program
leading to a Certificate in Paralegal Studies prepares individuals for this occupation.
Claimant’s training program does not provide the skills or qualifications to work in
his occupational goal.

31. 11/24/09 01:5231
Training relates to occupational goal
Example 3: Claimant’s occupational goal is lobbyist/public relations specialist. Her
chosen program of study is an Associates Degree in Women’s Studies. OOH
indicates entry level positions usually require a college degree in public relations,
journalism, advertising, or communication.
Claimant’s training program does not provide the skills or qualifications to work in
her occupational goal
Example 4: Claimant’s occupational goal is LPN. Claimant requires a basic skills
refresher in Math prior to starting the LPN program.
The combination of basic skills and occupational skills training provides skills and
qualifications to work in the claimant’s occupational goal.

32. 11/24/09 01:5232
Training relates to occupational goal
Available Resources:
•Job Zone (Career Exploration tool):
Education and training required for occupation
School programs associated with occupation
•USDOL Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
Education and training required for occupation
•School/Training facility website
Information about training course or program

33. 11/24/09 01:5233
Reasonable Employment
Opportunities
Reasonable opportunities in the claimant’s
occupational goal are expected in the
immediate future
Use statewide and/or regional labor market
information.
Be cognizant of employment opportunities in
the area not reflected in regional/statewide
LMI.*

34. 11/24/09 01:5234
Reasonable Employment Opportunities
Available Resources:
NYS Workforce & Industry Data, Employment
Prospects 2004-2014
–Statewide or by Region
–Occupations rated FAVORABLE or VERY FAVORABLE
meet this criterion.
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workforceindustrydata/apps.asp?reg=nys&app=descriptor
Recent trends, hiring patterns, events in the local
area
Regional Labor Market Analysts
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workforceindustrydata/lmas.asp

35. 11/24/09 01:5235

36. 11/24/09 01:5236
Claimant resides in Utica. Her occupational goal is Computer Support
Specialist. Employment prospects in Mohawk Valley Region are Favorable.
Criterion is met

37. 11/24/09 01:5237
Claimant lives in Rochester. His goal is Librarian. Employment prospects in
Finger Lakes are Least Favorable and Favorable Statewide.
Criterion is met

38. 11/24/09 01:5238
Claimant lives in Capital Region. Job prospects for Machinists are considered
least favorable for Region and Statewide. However, General Electric in
Schenectady needs Machinists and is continuously recruiting.
Criteria is met.

39. 11/24/09 01:5239
Claimant has Required Qualifications
and Aptitudes
Claimant has the required qualifications and aptitudes to complete the
course or training successfully. This may be evidenced by:
Acceptance into training program
Grades
Completion of previous training courses/programs
Work history
This criterion especially important if claimant applying for 599 when part
way through training program (i.e. 2 years remaining of 4 year program).
Should make sure that grades/progress to date in program indicates
reasonable chance of successful completion in time remaining.

40. 11/24/09 01:5240
Automatic Approval under 599
TAA approved training
WIA approved training, provided:*
The training requires attendance of at least 12 hours per
week, or leads to 12 credits; and
The training or remaining training period does not require
more than 24 months to complete.
Difference between TAA and WIA approved:
No separate 599 Application required if TAA
599 Application required even if WIA approved

41. 11/24/09 01:5241
Other Approval Considerations
ESL/Basic Skills/GED may be approved as stand-
alone training
Prerequisite ESL/Basic Skills/GED can also be
approved in Combination with Occupational Skills
Training as a training package
–Must meet other criteria (ie. 24 months to complete full
training package and must lead to occupational goal)
–If the claimant fails to satisfactorily complete the Basic
Skills/ESL prerequisite and therefore can not continue with
the Occupational component of the training, then the 599
approval would be terminated for unsatisfactory progress.

42. 11/24/09 01:5242
Distance Learning
If not listed on SED list, the following elements must be present for
Distance Learning to be approved
Course duration is the same for all students.
Completion time for assignments is the same for all students.
There is an instructor teaching the course, who is available to
answer questions.
Student participation and progress are monitored regularly.
Minimum grade is required for successful completion.
Credential issued is accepted by industry and
certifying/licensing agency (when applicable)
Self-Paced Training - cannot be approved
Other Approval Considerations

43. 11/24/09 01:5243
Other Terms needed for Completion of
599 Approval Recommendation
Most Recent Occupation – may or may not
be related to past/current skills and training
Regular Job/Occupation – suited for by
training or skills
Occupational Goal – expected outcome
obtained from training
O*Net Code (of occupational goal) – same as
SOC

44. 11/24/09 01:5244
Other Terms needed for Completion of
599 Approval Recommendation
Issue w/ Availability
Claimant not approved for 599 must meet the UI work search
criteria
–Demonstrate ready willing and able to accept work in regular
occupation while in school
–Actively seeking work, keep record
If recommending disapproval of training, One Stop staff must:
–Give Availability Advisory and document in OSOS Comment
–Specific advisory language provided in OSOS activity chart under
Recommend Disapproval activity
SPU makes final Availability Determination in conjunction with
599 Determination

45. 11/24/09 01:5245
Other Terms needed for Completion of
599 Approval Recommendation
Supporting Documents:
Official School documents that illustrate:
For Approval
Training acceptance date
Training start and end date
12 classroom hours or 12 credit hours
Transcript/Grades (only if already attending training)
For Disapproval
training schedule illustrating days and times in class

46. 11/24/09 01:5246
Acceptance Date
Start and End Date
Class Schedule

47. 11/24/09 01:5247
Official College Stamp
Documentation for 12 credit hours must show course title
and corresponding credit hours.
Disapproval – must submit document illustrating days/times in class

48. 11/24/09 01:5248
599 Terms: “Timely”
Under Section 599 of the Labor Law, the UI claimant has the responsibility
for “Timely” Disclosure of the fact that they are in training.
The Department’s interpretation of this section of the law has been
changed so that claimants may be eligible for a greater amount of 599.2
benefits, provided that:
1.the training is disclosed “timely”, and
2.the claimant submits a completed training 599 application including all
supporting documentation “timely”
SPU is responsible for calculating the number of weeks of 599.2 benefits
that each claimant may be eligible for. In order for SPU to make this 599.2
benefit calculation, certain dates must be documented:

49. 11/24/09 01:5249
599 Terms: “Timely”
Is the training disclosed “timely”:
Claimants are asked during the UI Original Claim
(OC) application if they are currently in training or
have been accepted into training
– if they fail to disclose training at that time, subsequent
application for 599 is considered untimely
Claimants that are accepted into training after OC
are advised in the UI claimant handbook that they
must immediately disclose training to the One Stop.

50. 11/24/09 01:5250
599 Terms: “Timely”
If the claimant is accepted into training after the date of OC and
date that the claimant first discloses training to the One Stop:
Is prior to the training start date, then the disclosure of training is
considered timely and there is no reason to document the Training
Disclosure Date
Is after the training start date, then the One Stop staff must document
the Training Disclosure Date
the claimant must be advised that they have 14 calendar days to submit a
completed 599 application to the One Stop
In OSOS One Stop staff must record:
–the Training Disclosure Date as an activity and a comment confirming claimant
was advised of 14 day due date for submittal and potential impact on 599.2
–The date that the 599 training application was subsequently received
–an OSOS comment indicating whether One Stop staff consider the receipt of the
599 application as “timely”

51. 11/24/09 01:5251
599 Terms “Timely”
Other “Timely” Considerations:
Complete Application - a 599 Application is not considered
“complete” unless it includes all required supporting
documentation.
–When required supporting documents are not provided with the
599 application:
The claimant can be given 14 additional calendar days to submit
required documentation
The claimant must receive and sign a 599 Pending Documents
Advisory form listing all documentation required and 14 day due date
established
One Stop staff must document in OSOS and upon receipt of
documents indicate in OSOS comment whether receipt is considered
‘timely”

52. 11/24/09 01:5252
599 Terms “Timely”
Other “Timely” Considerations:
“Correction” Needed to Application after submittal to SPU:
–If SPU reviews 599 application and One Stop recommendation
and disagrees with One Stop recommendation for approval, SPU
can not issue disapproval determination until agreement reached
between SPU and One Stop
–Under certain circumstances SPU and One Stop staff may agree
that “minor correction” to application may make it approvable
the One Stop must discuss the proposed correction with the claimant
and get the claimant’s agreement to change and resubmit as proposed
The One Stop has 14 days to make minor correction and resubmit
application/recommendation to SPU with claimants approval
Note: definition of “minor correction” is very limited, can only be done if no
change to training program or training provider

53. 11/24/09 01:5253
OS44PD 1 2
3 4
5
6
7 8 9 10
11
12 13 14
How to count 14 days –
represents calendar days

54. 11/24/09 01:5254
Forms
New forms Created for OS Staff use
SPU use existing forms
– Training Approval (316.1) is NEW
Recorded in OSOS – Tracked in LWIA - MR
Numbered and Dated
Ensure Confidentiality

55. 11/24/09 01:5255
Forms
599 LMI Rationale (SPLMI)599 Training
Recommendation
(OS44R)
Justification of Approval
or Disapproval
599 Training Approval
(TCC 316.1)
or
599 Training Disapproval
(TCC316.2)
N/ADetermination
TC44OS44599 Training Application
Existing Forms Used
by SPU Staff
New Forms for
One Stop Use

56. 11/24/09 01:5256
Forms
OS441599 Training Fact Sheet
(Important 599 Facts for UI Claimants – must be given to each
claimant that submits 599 application – can also be used to provide
general info to any claimant interested in training)
OS44G599 Training Recommendation Guide
(Instructions on how to complete OS44R)
OS44PD599 Pending Documents Advisory
(To advise Claimant of 14 day deadline for submittal of required
supporting documents for complete application)
OS44F599 Fax Cover Sheet
(To transmit application and recommendation from OS to SPU)
Form #
Other New 599 Forms

57. 11/24/09 01:5257
Maintaining 599 Eligibility
Satisfactory progress
Providing grades timely at the end of each
marking period/semester
Providing new/revised class schedule timely
Returning DOL correspondence for periodic
training verification timely

58. 11/24/09 01:52 58
Forms
TCC 316.3Termination Notice
(used to terminate a claimant’s training approval when the
claimant no longer meets 599 approval criteria)
BYE LetterBenefit Year End (TWO Versions)
(advises claimant that they must file a new claim to determine
entitlement to UI before additional benefits under 599.2 are
paid, indicates number of weeks of additional benefits and
instructions on how to certify for additional benefits)
TCC316Q599.2 Eligibility Questionnaire
(mailed to claimant when 6 weeks or less remaining on UI to
verify eligibility prior to 599.2)
TCC612.1Periodic Review Questionnaire
(letter sent to claimant every 4 weeks for school to provide
information on student progress and attendance)
Form #
Forms that Claimant Should Expect to Receive from
SPU Following 599 Approval:

59. 11/24/09 01:5259
Section 599 of the UI Law
Individuals approved under Section 599 may receive up to a
maximum of 26 weeks of additional benefits under Section
599.2 provided:
The claimant has exhausted 104 effective days of regular UI
benefits.
Entitlement to a new UI claim cannot be established.
The claimant has exhausted all rights to TRA benefits.
The claimant has exhausted any other extended benefits that may
be in effect at the time of training approval.
The claimant is still attending the approved training.

60. 11/24/09 01:5260
Section 599 of the UI Law
The number of additional weeks a
claimant may receive depends on:
Availability of funding (only $20 million
available statewide annually)
The number of regular UI weeks remaining as
of the calculation date

61. 11/24/09 01:5261
Calculation Date
•OC effective date
The claimant discloses training at time of OC; and
The claimant provides supporting documentation timely
Date of Acceptance into training
The claimant is accepted into training after OC; and
Training is disclosed timely; and
The claimant reports timely for scheduled services; and
The claimant provides supporting documentation timely to
the One-Stop

62. 11/24/09 01:5262
Calculation Date
Date of Disclosure
The training is not disclosed timely;
Date Claimant reports
The claimant does not report to the One-Stop timely
Date claimant provides supporting documentation
The claimant does not provide supporting documentation
timely
Date of disclosure
The claimant is accepted into training after OC; and
The claimant does not provide evidence to document date
of acceptance into training

63. 11/24/09 01:5263
Calculation of Additional Benefits
The amount of additional benefits
potentially payable is twice the number of
effective days remaining in the UI claim as
of the calculation date up to a maximum of
104 effective days or 26 weeks.
Example: UI effective days remaining is 52
52 X 2 = 104 effective days; or
26 weeks

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Calculation of Additional Benefits
When training start date is more than six weeks from the
calculation date, maximum number of additional benefits
that may be credited is:
Twice the number of effective day as of calculation date
up to a maximum of 48 effective days or 12 weeks; plus
twice the number of effective days remaining when
claimant begins training (total number cannot exceed
104 effective days or 26 weeks)

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Phase I: Data Recording Requirements
Use of the One Stop Operating System (OSOS)
OSOS will be used as a shared tracking system:
–New OSOS Activities have been established to record 599
processing steps
–OSOS Activities will be entered in OSOS both by One Stop
and by SPU staff
–New web based OSOS Local WIA-Management Reports
(LWIA-MR) have been created based on these OSOS
activity entries that will allow both SPU and One Stop staff
to track the status of 599 applications
–OSOS Quick Guide

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OSOS/LWIA-MR/FAF Webinar
August 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
September 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Watch for e-mail detailing registration and
log-on information

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RESOURCES
599 Page on WorkforceNewYork
–reference materials
–training materials
–forms
–FAQs
Mailbox for all 599-related questions or concerns
should be emailed the following email addresses for
response:
–[email protected] (for those outside DOL's
network
–labor.sm.dews.599 (for those inside DOL's network)

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RESOURCES
Each LWIA will designate a 599 Liaison.
Responsibilities will include:
–Key point of local contact for dissemination of 599
program information, policy/procedural changes
–Local program “expert”, first point of contact for
staff questions
–Key liaison with SPU staff to resolve any issues
related to approval recommendations

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RESOURCES
Division Liaisons will mediate issues that
cannot be resolved between one-stop staff
and SPU staff regarding recommendations.