Formative Data Collections for ACF Program Support
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
07/13/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2022
44,913
26,283
54,152
30,285
1,082,970
521,249
The Formative Data Collections for Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Program Support generic was created to allow ACF program offices to learn more about program-related services, including processes and needs of funded programs or grantees, those served by ACF programs, or others experienced with or interested in ACF programs. The goal is to improve ACF decision-making, program support, and support for or relationships with those with interest in ACF programs.
The generic was approved as a new overarching generic in July 2019. In December 2020, ACF submitted a change request to increase burden estimates due to a higher than estimated demand to submit generic information collection requests. The higher demand was due in part to this being a new generic and ACF not having specific historical information to base estimates on, but also due to the unforeseen and unprecedented situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Formative Data Collections for ACF Program Support generic has proved very useful for program offices to collect formative information about what programs and grantees are doing in response to the pandemic and to identify needs so that appropriate support can be provided.
This current request is to extend approval of the Formative Data Collections for Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Program Support for an additional three years. The proposed types of generic information collections (GenICs), the purpose of the GenICs, and the general uses of information collected generally remain the same, but we have made minor revisions based on experiences over the past three years.
US Code:
42 USC 1310
Name of Law: Social Security Act, SEC. 1110
This request is to extend approval of this overarching generic (OMB #0970-0531) to allow ACF to continue to collect information as described in this supporting statement. The increased estimated burden is based on experiences to date, including the use since initial approval as well as consultation with program office staff and research contractors with whom we have partnered.
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.
Attachment B - Ongoing Burden 0970-0531.docx
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