Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS)facilitates data gathering for the reporting of data for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) and the Special Nutrition Programs. FPRS is the primary collection point for program performance statistics and financial data from State agencies (SA), Indian Tribal Organizations (ITO), and USA Territories participating in the nutrition assistance programs.
This information collection pertains to 18 FNS collections currently approved by OMB and 2 new forms not previously approved by OMB. The 2 new forms are being submitted as changes due to potential violation of the PRA. The reporting burdens for these collections will merge with FPRS once approved by OMB. Therefore, this collection requests to transfer 73,287.4 hours from existing information collections and add 3,589.6 new hours due to FNS 778 and 778a forms in use without an OMB number or expiration date.
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.