Descriptive Study of Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Programs

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Tribal TANF OMB Supporting Statement B Revised 10-1-2012.docx Supporting Statement B	2012-10-02
Appendix 5_StudySiteInvitation Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2012-03-08
APPENDIX 4 Program Selection Matrix 10-1-12.docx Supplementary Document	2012-10-02
Appendix 3_Detailed Quantitative Analysis Plan - 10-1-12.docx Supplementary Document	2012-10-02
Appendix 1_Conceptual Framework.docx Supplementary Document	2012-03-08
Focus Group TANF participant form.doc Supplementary Document	2012-03-08
Tribal TANF OMB Supporting Statement A Revised 10-1-2012.docx Supporting Statement A	2012-10-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
201555	Discussion guide for use with TANF-Related Program Managers and Staff Other-Interview Guide	New
201554	Discussion Guide for use with Tribal TANF Participants Focus Group Other-Discussion Guide	New
201553	Discussion Guide for use with Tribal TANF Managers and Staff Other-Interview Guide	New
201552	Discussion Guide for use with Tribal TANF Officials Other-Interview Guide	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0411	ICR Reference No: 201203-0970-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Descriptive Study of Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Programs
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/02/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/14/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2013	12 Months From Approved
Responses	56	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	78	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The goal of this proposed data collection effort is to determine how Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs are being implemented in order to provide services for tribal members. The specific goals of the study are to 1) provide an in-depth, systematic description of program implementation, operations, outputs, and outcomes in selected sites, 2) identify promising practices, and 3) identify other areas for further study.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 612 Name of Law: Direct funding and administration by Indian tribes
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 67745	11/02/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 14808	03/13/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Discussion Guide for use with Tribal TANF Officials
Discussion Guide for use with Tribal TANF Managers and Staff
Discussion Guide for use with Tribal TANF Participants Focus Group
Discussion guide for use with TANF-Related Program Managers and Staff

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	56	0	0	56	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	78	0	0	78	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $157,087

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 03/14/2012

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