This collection is approved as amended by ETA's revisions of 6/27/96 and on the following conditions. ETA shall, as agreed to examine and develop a regular process to collect program data, specifically focusing on performance-based information, for the Summer Jobs Program. ETA agrees to report to OMB by January, 1997 a performance-based information collection plan. In the interim, ETA will provide OMB feedback on its progress at a meeting to be held in November of this year. The information collection plan should re-think the existing data collection process, including the monitoring instrument covered under this collection. This plan should reflect and build upon existing efforts by DOL and ETA to incorporate uniform, performance-based information for each program. The information collection plan should consider the following issues. Existing Data: What data do the States require the SDA's to collect? Is there any uniformity across and even within States? What types of data are collected by the SDAs for their own management purposes? Performance Data: Is it possible to track time and attendance information for participants, type of job performed, or employer satisfaction? What levels of burden would be imposed on SDAs, participants and employers as a result? How can the effectiveness of academic enrichment efforts be measured? How, if at all, do States and localities measure the effectiveness of academic achievement? Have any performance measures been developed at the State and/or local level? Timing of Collection: Why is mid-term data needed on a three month program? Could collection be limited only to the end of the program year? If the program still needs a monitoring component, should that occur during the mid-term? How can the timing of a year-end collection be improved to provide program information earlier? Financial Data: How and when should the financial data be collected? How is the collection of this data related to the collection of participant data?
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1996
09/30/1996
1,392
0
0
1,392
0
0
0
0
0
If this information is not obtained on an emergency basis, the SYETP will conclude before a routine approval can be obtained. This will prevent the Department from taking any action to assure our customers are served.
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.