Assets for Independence (AFI) Performance Progress Report (PPR)

OMB Control No: 0970-0483	ICR Reference No: 201907-0970-006
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201605-0970-001
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: OCS
Title: Assets for Independence (AFI) Performance Progress Report (PPR)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/26/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 07/24/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2022	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2019
Responses	290	0	1,200
Time Burden (Hours)	624	0	1,590
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This request is for approval and extension (no changes) of the current Assets for Independence (AFI) standard reporting format that expires at the end of August 2019. The Office of Community Services (OCS) in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will continue to use the data collected in the AFI Performance Progress Report (PPR) to prepare the annual AFI Report to Congress, to evaluate and monitor performance of the AFI program, and to continue support for technical assistance efforts. The extension of the PPR will allow AFI program grantees to fulfill AFI Act reporting requirements and program goals.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 105 - 285 Title IV - Assets for Indep. Name of Law: Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act of 1998    US Code: 42 USC 604 Name of Law: Assets for Independence Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 24156	05/24/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 35679	07/24/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name AFI PPR Long Form 1 AFI Long Form AFI PPR Short Form 1 AFI Short Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	290	1,200	0	-910	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	624	1,590	0	-966	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: This is a request for extension with no changes. There are no program changes or adjustments, however Annual Burden Estimates have been adjusted in response to no funds being appropriated for the AFI program for federal fiscal year 2017 and on. AFI grants awarded in FY 2016 and before are not affected by the FY 2017 appropriation, as the total award amount was obligated for those grants at the time they were made. As such, the number of AFI program grantees whom will still be responsible for continuing to operate those projects and adhere to the AFI Programmatic reporting requirements will be 145.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $77,986

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Molly Buck 202 205-4724 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 07/24/2019

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