State agencies administering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are mandated to participate in a computer matching program with the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE). The computerized matching program compares each state SNAP agency's applicant and recipient information with employment information maintained in the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH). The outcomes of which provide each state SNAP agency with information that will help to establish or verify an individual's eligibility for SNAP assistance, reduce payment errors, identify duplicate participation, and maintain program integrity. Each SNAP agency is required to provide annual performance outcomes attributable to the use of NDNH information. OCSE is required to periodically report to the Office of Management and Budget performance measurements demonstrating how the use of information in the NDNH supports OCSE's strategic mission, goals, and objectives. The SNAP performance reports will assist OCSE in fulfilling this OMB requirement.
US Code:
42 USC 653
Name of Law: Social Security Act
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 SNAP State Agency Performance Reporting Tool
SNAP_Supporting_Statement_072815.doc
SNAP State Agency Performance Reporting Tool