This information collection request is approved, consistent with ACF's assurance that it has fully satisfied the previous terms of clearance. Should ACF make any changes to the instruments or methodology during the course of the evaluation, it will submit a revised request to OMB for approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2011
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2008
172
0
172
259
0
259
0
0
6,230
The questionnaires are part of a contract that addresses an evaluation of grantees that oversee programs administered by OCS: Community Economic Development (CED) and Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals (JOLI). The Legislative requirement for the CED program, is in Title IV of the Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act (COATS Human Services Reauthorization Act) of Oct. 27, 1998, Pub. L. 105-285, section 680(b) as amended. This legislative directive states that "The Secretary shall require all activities receiving assistance under this section to be evaluated for their effectiveness. Funding for such evaluations shall be provided as a stated percentage of the assistance or through a separate grant awarded by the Secretary specifically for the purpose of evaluation of a particular activity or group of activities."
OCS has chosen to evaluate the programs through a separate contract awarded by the Secretary using the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Performance Assessment Rating Tool (PART) in order to critically review the overall design and effectiveness of each program in its totality. The evaluation initiative contract provides the central office with the mechanism to ensure that all programs evaluated will have consistent data that is in agreement with the direction of OMB and provides the Secretary with information on program efficiency and effectiveness.
The evaluation questionnaire's primary purpose is to document and systematically evaluate the program performance of two OCS discretionary grant programs in qualitative and quantitative terms. Each of the two OCS discretionary grant programs CED and JOLI--will be assessed using qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods that capture key information about program and grantee-level performance in four general areas: (1) Program purpose and design; (2) strategic planning; (3) program management; and (4) program results-PART-(specific areas).
PL:
Pub.L. 105 - 285 680(b)
Name of Law: Urban and Rural Community Economic Development Program
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 193 505
Name of Law: Modications to the Job Opportunities for Certain Low-Income Individuals Program
The CED program evaluation has legislative authority, which is Title IV of the Community Opportunities, Accountability, Training and Educational Services (COATS) Human Services Reauthorization Act of October 27, 1998, (Public Law 105-285, section 680 (b) as amended. This legislative directive states that "the Secretary shall require all activities receiving assistance under this section to be evaluated for their effectiveness." The JOLI program evaluation and assessment will evaluate program effectiveness to measures project performance and to establish program policy, that is currently needed for OCS/JOLI management and decision-making on the program.
$9,345
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Robert Sargis 2026907275
No
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.
IC_-_OMB_Supporting_Statement_with_NOA_Summary_Followed_-_Revised_FEBRUARY_8-2008_v41.doc
OCS Evaluation Initiative: Job Opportunities for Low-Income (JOLI) Individuals