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Southeastern Arizona@Work reports falling federal allocations; Greenlee office praised for outreach
Summary
Southeastern Arizona@Work told Greenlee County supervisors that federal allocations have declined—largely because unemployment-based formulas improved—and described local outreach and possible service changes if funding is reduced.
Southeastern Arizona@Work Executive Director Beta Phelps told the Greenlee County Board of Supervisors that the workforce program’s federal allocations have declined by more than $1 million since fiscal year 2021–22, largely because two-thirds of the allocation formula is tied to local unemployment rates.
Phelps told the board the agency met or exceeded most federal performance standards and is listed as a low‑risk auditee with no audit findings in the last seven years. "We've had no findings for the last 7 years," she said.
Why it matters: the agency helps job seekers, provides business services and training, and operates four local offices in…
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