Opportunity
Federal Register #12050527
Labor Department seeks comments on Pre-Implementation Planning Checklist for State Unemployment Insurance IT Modernization
Buyer
Labor Department
Posted
June 29, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
12050527
NAICS
541611
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is seeking public input on an information collection request for State Unemployment Insurance (UI) IT Modernization Pre-Implementation Planning. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Employment and Training Administration (ETA) - Purpose: - Request for comments on a Pre-Implementation Planning Checklist Report for State UI IT Modernization Projects - Checklist is intended for state, local, and tribal governments - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or OEMs specified - Service: Information collection to verify critical IT system functions and business processes before launching new UI IT systems - Unique Requirements: - Checklist must be used to ensure readiness and prevent service disruptions or payment delays - Compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act - Estimated respondent numbers and time burdens provided - No procurement of goods or named OEMs; focus is on process verification and information collection
Description
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an Employment and Training Administration (ETA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). This notice invites public comments on the proposed information collection related to the modernization projects for State Unemployment Insurance Information Technology. The checklist is intended for states to verify critical system functions and business processes prior to launching new UI IT systems to avoid service disruptions and payment delays. Comments are due by July 29, 2026.