Section 144-311-II-IV - Role of Department of Manpower Affairs:Project managers are accountable to the State Department of Manpower Affairs for all aspects of local project administration, including overall supervision and direction of local WIN operations. In addition, the local WIN staff shall:
A. prepare the local WIN plan in conjunction with the local SAU;B. coordinate WIN activity with other local, State and Federal agencies and programs, such as the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA). Familiarity should also be maintained with other public assistance programs such as Food Stamps, Title XIX and local, welfare programs;C. develop and install procedures for the registration and deregistration functions;D. establish local program performance standards and goals, consistent with the State and Federal guidelines and procedures;E. insure that WIN regulations and guidelines are followed, including nondiscrimination provisions;F. provide in-service training and technical assistance for the guidance of the staff;G. provide overall administrative management, which may include budget, personnel, accounting, payroll, WIN allowances and payments to employers;H. collect and report data as required;I. register AFDC applicants and recipients and inform IMU within 3 days of registration that registration is completed;J. participate in appraisal activities and provide manpower and placement services;K. work closely with the local SAU to insure coordinated services;L. work closely with IMU in referral, status change, deregistrations and the adjudication process;M. develop OJT and PSE to meet expenditure requirements;N. monitor OJT and PSE contracts;O. provide information on the WIN and recipient tax credit to employers and complete WIN Tax Credit Eligibility Declaration Forms;P. inform IMU within 3 working days in writing of any change in employment or other status affecting AFDC grants or service eligibility;Q. monitor local operations for nondiscriminatory policies and procedures.10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 311, § II-IV