The purpose of this collection is to obtain data upon which to base the computation for measuring State performance in meeting the goals of TANF and awarding bonus grant funds appropriated under the law. States will not be required to submit this information unless they elect to compete for the bonus grants. Respondents may include any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
None
PL: Pub.L. 109 - 171 413(d) Name of Law: Social Security Act
There is no program change however there is an adjustment due to the decrease in the number of States submitting data since there is no longer a High Performance Bonus associated with this information collection. The action has reduced the burden hours from 1720 to 1008 and the number of responses from 108 to 84.
$78,000
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
No
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.
Supporting Statement HPBS updated.doc
Transmission Layouts on TANF HPB