; (B) finding and maintaining employment; and (C) increasing their earnings. (3) Report The Secretary shall release an annual report on— (A) the number of individuals who participated in programs assisted under this section; (B) the percentage of individuals participating in a program assisted under this section that successfully completed the program; and (C) the performance of grantees as measured by the performance indicators set forth in paragraph (1). (4) Disseminating best practices Using the findings of the independent evaluation under paragraph (2) the Secretary shall disseminate information to State and local government, local workforce development boards, and relevant stakeholders regarding best practices in providing workforce development opportunities for ex-offenders and reducing recidivism. (h) Administrative activities The Secretary may use up to 2 percent of the funds annually appropriated to carry out the activities of this section including disseminating best practices and providing technical assistance to grantees and partnering businesses regarding the availability of applicable tax credits including the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. (i) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize any new appropriations to carry out the purpose of this section. . 3. Authorized funds Section 173(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (as redesignated by section 2(1)) is amended by striking section 169 and inserting sections 169 and 172 .