This information collection request is approved consistent with ACF's discussion with OMB on 2/22/2001. ACF will phase in the reporting requirement on family size to allow States time for implementation. ACF will provide technical assistance to States to improve the quality of data submitted, and will report to OMB on the progress made in this area at the time of resubmission. ACF will also provide OMB with a report on its utilization of SSN's, and justify their continued collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2003
03/31/2003
02/28/2001
224
0
224
4,480
0
4,360
224,000
0
150,000
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act of 1990, as amended, requires that States and Territories submit monthly case-level data on the children and families receiving direct services. On a quarterly or monthly basis (at grantee option), States and Territories provide monthly sample or full population case-level data which is used in reports to Congress, addressing national child care needs, research, technical assistance, and meeting performance measure requirements.
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.