To notify state workforce agencies (SWAs) of the availability of FY 2006 UI funds for the priority initiatives listed below and for implementation of additional optional projects if states have already received funds for or implemented the priority initiatives.

Priority initiatives include:

1) Access to the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH);
2) UI Data Validation;
3) Interstate Benefits (IB), Combined Wage Claim (CWC), Liable/Agent Data Transfer (LADT) Applications and Interfaces;
4) Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) Electronic Application; and
5) UI Required Reports (UIRR) Corrective Action.

1) Training for Adjudication Staff;
2) Improved Occupational Coding Quality;
3) Debit Cards and/or Direct Deposit for UI Benefit Payments;
4) Social Security Administration “Real Time” or Batch Data Exchange;
5) Upgraded Wage Record Databases to Record and Maintain Full Names;
6) Agent State Database for Interstate Claimants; and
7) Improved Performance.