The information collection is necessary for OFA and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to ensure the accountability and performance of these grants programs. The grant solicitations issued by the Administration for Children and Families require the grantees to participate in data collection. Specifically, the grant announcements state, "[a]ll grantees will participate fully in quantitative or monitoring activities that capture measurable indicators and outcomes. ACF will require a consistent measuring system across all funded programs."
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.
Form 1 Private Sector
Attach_F_Glossary_RF_clean rev 6-2-09.doc
Public Sector