Job Search Assistance Strategies (JSA) Evaluation - Baseline Data Collection, Implementation Study Site Visits, and Staff Surveys

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
JSA OMB - Attachment G - Revised Informed Consent - November 2014.doc Supplementary Document	2014-11-05
JSA OMB Attachment I Survey Reminder Email - July 2014.docx Supplementary Document	2014-08-20
JSA OMB - Attachment G - Revised Informed Consent - November 2014.doc Supplementary Document	2014-11-05
JSA OMB Attachment F JSA Supervisor Survey Screen Shots.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-08-20
JSA OMB Attachment D JSA Staff Survey Screen Shots.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-08-20
JSA - FULL OMB Supporting Statement B - August 2014.docx Supporting Statement B	2014-08-20
JSA - Supporting Statement A - Revised - November 2014.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-11-05

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
212719	Semi-structured Interview Other-Interview	New
212718	Staff Survey Other-Survey	New
212717	Baseline Information Form Other-BIF	New
208254	Discussion Guide for use with Program Staff Other-Discussion	Removed
208253	Discussion Guide for use with State and Local TANF Administrators Other-Discussion guide	Removed
208252	Discussion Guide for use with Researchers and Policy Experts Other-Guide	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0440	ICR Reference No: 201408-0970-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201308-0970-002
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: 20308
Title: Job Search Assistance Strategies (JSA) Evaluation - Baseline Data Collection, Implementation Study Site Visits, and Staff Surveys
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/05/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/04/2014
Terms of Clearance: IRB of record approval of the use of Facebook as described in the supporting statements is required prior to information collection.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2017	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2015
Responses	8,653	0	51
Time Burden (Hours)	1,877	0	103
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) requests OMB clearance for three data collection activities for the Job Search Assistance (JSA) Strategies Evaluation. The goal of the JSA evaluation is to determine which JSA strategies are most effective in transitioning Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) applicants and recipients to work. The impact study will randomly assign individuals to contrasting JSA approaches and then compare their employment and earnings to determine their relative effectiveness in moving TANF recipients to work and increasing their earnings. The implementation study will document services received under each JSA approach, and provide operational lessons. This current request includes baseline data collection, implementation study site visits, and a staff survey.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 613 Name of Law: Social Security Act: Research, Evaluations and National Studies
  

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:
	79 FR 33559	06/11/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 49521	08/21/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Discussion Guide for use with State and Local TANF Administrators
Baseline Information Form
Staff Survey
Semi-structured Interview
Discussion Guide for use with Program Staff
Discussion Guide for use with Researchers and Policy Experts

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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	8,653	51	0	8,602	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,877	103	0	1,774	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: This request is for additional information collection as part of the JSA Evaluation. Previously approved data collection will be complete when this revision is approved and therefore burden for those items has been removed.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $505,713

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: 09/04/2014

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