The Office of Grants Managment (OGM), in the Admnistration for Children and Families (ACF) is proposing the collection of program performance data for ACF's discretionary grantees. To collect this data OGM has developed a form from the basic template of the OMB-approved reporting format of the Program Performance Report. OGM will use this data to determine if grantees are proceeding in a satisfactory manner in meeting the approved goals and objectives of the project, and if funding should be continued for another budget period. The requirement for grantees to report on performance is OMB grants policy. Specific citations are contained in: 1) OMB Circular A-102, Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments, also known as the "Common Rule" [codified at 45 CFR Part 92] and 2) OMB Circular A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Educations, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations [codified at 2 CFR Part 215].
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.