The ACF 196 is the form used by states to estimate funding needs and request grant awards under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. In addition, the form is used to report data in substantiation of state claims and to certify the availability of the legislatively mandated state match.
ACF will use the financial data provided by states to estimate quarterly funding needs, calculate award amounts and assess compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements relating to administrative costs and state matching requirements. Without the data captured by the ACF 196, the agencyâs ability to award and monitor TANF grants would be compromised. The addendums to the form due at the end of the fiscal year provides additional information regarding the spending of several general categories of spending or the basis of any estimation procedures regarding actual expenditures.
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.