Development Outcomes Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form DFC-008 Development Outcomes Survey Form and Instruction	New
Form DFC-008 Development Outcomes Survey Form and Instruction	Removed
DFC-008 SSB.docx Supporting Statement B	2025-01-27
DFC-008 Supporting Statement.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-01-27
DFC-008 83-I Questionnaire for OMB Signed.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-01-27
DFC-008 DOS Word Document_Annotated.docx Supplementary Document	2025-01-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
273873	Development Outcomes Survey Form and Instruction	New
244432	Development Outcomes Survey Form and Instruction	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3015-0015	ICR Reference No: 202501-3015-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202301-3015-001
Agency/Subagency: DFC	Agency Tracking No: DFC-008
Title: Development Outcomes Survey
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/27/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2026
Responses	650	650
Time Burden (Hours)	1,300	1,300
Cost Burden (Dollars)	97,500	97,500

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Abstract: The Development Outcomes Survey (DOS) is the principal document used by DFC to monitor and assess development performance of projects supported by DFC. It is a comprehensive survey that is also used to review the project’s compliance with environmental, labor, and economic policies, as consistent with DFC’s authorizing legislation.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 22 USC 9601 et seq Name of Law: Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development
  

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 83467	10/16/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 104519	12/23/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Development Outcomes Survey	DFC-008	Development Outcomes Survey
Development Outcomes Survey	DFC-008	Development Outcomes Survey

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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	650	650	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,300	1,300	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	97,500	97,500	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: There is no change in burden, just a change in the questions.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $46,504

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: 01/27/2025

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