Child Support Annual Data Report (OCSS Form - 157)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form OCSS-157 OCSS Annual Data Report and Instructions OCSS-157 Form and Instruction	Modified
CSS_Annual Rep_OCSS-157_0970-0177_Supporting_Statement_Fnl.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-01-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
225226	OCSS Annual Data Report and Instructions OCSS-157 Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0177	ICR Reference No: 202501-0970-007
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202201-0970-005
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: OCSS
Title: Child Support Annual Data Report (OCSS Form - 157)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/21/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2025
Responses	54	54
Time Burden (Hours)	378	378
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: As provided in title IV-D of the Social Security Act (the Act), agencies administering Child Support (CS) programs are required to maintain comprehensive child support collection and expenditure records and to have an adequate reporting system to provide the Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) with information upon request. To help CS agencies (CSAs) fulfill this requirement, OCSS developed the standardized Child Support Annual Data Report (OCSS Form – 157). The collection activities are authorized by 42 U.S.C. § 652(a)(4), (5) & (10), which requires OCSS to review data and calculations from State agencies regarding program accomplishments; review annual reports and recommend corrective actions and technical assistance; conduct audits every 3 years; assist States to have adequate reporting procedures, records of program operations, and procedures for collecting and reporting information; establish uniform definitions, and submit a report to Congress on child support program activities. The collection activities are further authorized by 42 U.S.C.669, which requires the Secretary to collect and maintain up-to-date statistics, by State, on a fiscal year basis, including (1) number of cases in the State agency caseload with an approved child support services plan; (2) the number of cases with provided services; types of services provided separately stated for paternity establishment and child support obligation establishment; types of service recipients separately stated for recipients of assistance or foster care maintenance, and individuals who are not such recipients. A definition that a service has been provided when the task has been accomplished.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 652(a)(4), (5) & (10) Name of Law: Social Security Act
   US Code: 42 USC 669 Name of Law: Social Security Act
  

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:
	89 FR 60642	07/26/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 7141	01/21/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
OCSS Annual Data Report and Instructions OCSS-157	OCSS-157	OCSS Annual Data Report and Instructions

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	54	54	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	378	378	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $85,093

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 01/21/2025

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