WIOA Technical Assistance

The State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has awarded a contract to Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP, a Certified Public Accounting firm, to provide comprehensive technical assistance and compliance services for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) statewide grantees. The contract, valued at $2,560,250.00, will span a five-year term from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, with services to be performed primarily virtually and in Springfield, Illinois. The engagement involves supporting multiple state agencies, including the Illinois Community College Board, Illinois Department of Human Services, and Illinois Department of Employment Security.

The scope of services encompasses providing technical assistance, implementing financial controls, developing program policies, and supporting workforce development initiatives related to WIOA. The contract anticipates approximately 240 work hours per month, with the accounting firm responsible for subrecipient monitoring, program development, planning, case management, evaluation, and training. The procurement process emphasized not only technical capabilities but also a commitment to diversity, with the vendor's diversity, equity, and inclusion practices contributing to the overall evaluation score. The contract allows for potential renewal and includes provisions for comprehensive fiscal and programmatic support to local area WIOA grantees.