The department of workforce solutions shall have sole control over the disbursement of funds appropriated under the Apprenticeship Assistance Act and shall:

1. A. Receive input from the apprenticeship and training advisory committee regarding the administration of funds provided by the Apprenticeship Assistance Act to assist apprenticeship programs.

2. B. Annually develop and publish a procedures manual that shall include;

   1. (1) a current calendar with the dates for apprenticeship meetings, quarterly reports, regulatory deadlines and any other significant items;
   2. (2) an application form for requesting Apprenticeship Assistance Act funds;
   3. (3) the date for the public meeting to be held no later than February 28th for approving the procedures and application process;
   4. (4) the date for the public meeting to be held no later than March 30th to conduct the mandatory technical assistance workshop for prospective applicants; and
   5. (5) the date for the public meeting to be held no later than May 30th to approve applicants for receipt of Apprenticeship Assistance Act funds.
3. C. Develop uniform formulas for the distribution of available funds to registered apprenticeship programs.
4. D. Evaluate allocated funds throughout the fiscal year for possible redistribution to all participating programs as provided in the Apprenticeship Assistance Act.
5. E. Review reimbursement claims for accuracy and to ensure that all funded programs have sufficient records to allow for audits in accordance with the Apprenticeship Assistance Act.
6. F. Finalize grant agreements with all funded programs.

[11.2.31.9 NMAC - N, 3/31/2016]