N.M. Admin. Code § 11.2.31.9

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 11.2.31.9 - THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

The department of workforce solutions shall have sole control over the disbursement of funds appropriated under the Apprenticeship Assistance Act and shall:

A. Receive input from the apprenticeship and training advisory committee regarding the administration of funds provided by the Apprenticeship Assistance Act to assist apprenticeship programs.

B. Develop and publish a procedures manual, which may be updated, and shall include:

(1) a current calendar with the dates for apprenticeship meetings, quarterly reports, regulatory deadlines and any other significant items;

(2) an application form for requesting Apprenticeship Assistance Act funds;

(3) the date for a public meeting to be held no later than February 28th for approving the procedures and application process;

(4) the date for at least one public meeting to be held no later than March 30th to conduct a mandatory technical assistance workshop for prospective applicants and the details of any additional mandatory technical assistance workshops; and

(5) the date for the public meeting to be held no later than May 30th to approve applicants for receipt of Apprenticeship Assistance Act funds; provided, however, that nothing in this section prohibits the department from conducting additional public meetings to approve applicants at other times during the year.

C. Develop uniform formulas for the distribution of available funds to registered apprenticeship programs.

D. Evaluate allocated funds throughout the fiscal year for possible redistribution to all participating programs as provided in the Apprenticeship Assistance Act.

E. Review reimbursement claims for accuracy and to ensure that all funded programs have sufficient records to allow for audits in accordance with the Apprenticeship Assistance Act.

F. Finalize grant agreements with all funded programs.

N.M. Admin. Code § 11.2.31.9

11.2.31.9 NMAC - N, 12/31/09, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 06, March 31, 2016, eff. 3/31/2016, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 18, September 24, 2024, eff. 9/24/2024