Opportunity
Federal Register #1205-0527
Request for Comments on Pre-Implementation Planning Checklist for State Unemployment Insurance IT Modernization Projects
Buyer
Employment and Training Administration
Posted
April 06, 2026
Respond By
June 05, 2026
Identifier
1205-0527
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of the Pre-Implementation Planning Checklist for State Unemployment Insurance IT Modernization Projects. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Unemployment Insurance - Purpose: - Request for feedback on the Pre-Implementation Planning Checklist used by State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) before launching new unemployment insurance IT systems - Checklist ensures validation of critical system functions to prevent service disruptions and payment delays - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for public comment on an information collection tool - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Checklist covers technical IT functions, business processes, customer service operations, vendor support, and federal reporting - SWAs must certify readiness in critical functional areas prior to system launch - Identification of technical assistance needs is required - No OEMs or vendors are named or being solicited in this notice - Estimated number of respondents, frequency, and burden hours are provided for the information collection
Description
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is requesting comments on a proposed extension of the information collection request titled "Pre-Implementation Planning Checklist for State Unemployment Insurance Information Technology Modernization Projects." This checklist is used by State Workforce Agencies to validate critical system functions before launching new unemployment insurance IT systems, aiming to prevent service disruptions and payment delays. The collection helps identify technical assistance needs and ensures readiness for system implementation. Comments are due by June 5, 2026.