ACF is congratulated for a very thorough and reasonable public comment and reconciliation process as detailed in the Supporting Statement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2012
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2009
224
0
224
4,480
0
4,480
313,600
0
317,000
The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, as amended, requires that States and Territories submit monthly case-level data on the children and families receiving direct services. On a quarterly or monthly basis (at grantee option). States and Territories provide monthly sample or full population case-level data which is used in reports to Congress, addressing national child care needs, research, technical assistance, and meeting performance measure requirements.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.