This information collection is approved for 1 year. If the agency chooses to re-submit this collection request for clearance in advance of the expiration date, the agency shall submit to OMB 1) a list of number of participants, by program and by grant based on the current clearance and any available extant information; 2) a sampling plan for future information collection of this type (including a probabilistic sample or a universe sample, or some combination of the two); and 3) a scientific rationale for the choice of sampling to be used based on the availability of the list frame (see (1), above). The GPRA Modernization Act does not require a census approach to be taken to report program monitoring and performance data; furthermore, OMB Guidance on Agency Survey and Statistical Information Collection, question number 27, page 23, indicates that agencies need to justify their proposal to use a census rather than a sample survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2013
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2013
19,449
0
19,449
29,298
0
26,993
0
0
0
This data activity is to provide a level of consistency with the NOMs domain in SAMHSA-wide data collection and reporting of performance measures across all of its Centers and programs. This particular activity will promote the use of consistent measures among CMHS programs, grantees and contractors funded through the Programs of Regional and National Significance (PRNS) and the Children Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) budget lines. The Consumer NOMs recommended by CMHS are a result of extensive examination and recommendations, by panels of staff, experts, and grantees. Wherever feasible, the proposed measures are consistent with or build upon previous data development efforts within CMHS.
Currently there are 26,993 burden hours in the OMB inventory. CMHS is now requesting 29,298 hours. This increase of 2,305 hours is due to the additional questions.
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.