To inform the states about plans for transmitting to them Census 2000 updated statistics on persons in poverty or below the Lower Living Standard Income Level, for use in future annual WIA within state allocation formulas, beginning with PY2004 (notwithstanding any statutory changes made as part of the WIA reauthorization process).

To provide states with data analyses that suggest effective ways to improve detection, prevention and recovery of UI benefit overpayments.

To inform states that OMB has approved the extension for the collection of the ETA-9000 Report on Internal Fraud Activities.

To announce the release and availability of the O*NET® Ability Profiler¿, a paper-and-pencil instrument to assess individuals¿ relative strengths in nine ability areas for purposes of career exploration, career planning, and career counseling.

To inform the workforce investment system of the implementation of common performance measures for job training and employment programs in 2004.

To transmit the subject computation for State Workforce Agency usage in computing minimum weekly DUA amounts for all major disasters declared during the third quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2003.

To announce the increases in social security annuities and federal civilian pensions due to annual cost of living adjustments (COLAs).

To inform states of the guidelines for negotiating performance goals for the performance and customer satisfaction indicators for the fourth and fifth program years (PY2003 and PY2004) of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).

To answer questions related to the use of Reed Act funds that have arisen since the issuance of Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) 18-01.

To inform State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) of the 2003 Monitor Advocate Training being held in Miami, Florida, April 14 -17.