The Office of Community Services (OCS) uses a standardized semi-annual reporting format, implemented in 2011 and renewed in 2014 (approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - OMB No.: 0970-0386). Grantees of the Community Economic Development (CED) program are required to use this reporting format, called the Performance Progress Report (PPR), to submit performance data twice a year. OCS uses this data to develop comprehensive performance snapshots on each CED grant, as well as to track program performance over time and to conduct cohort analyses. These reports are also used to inform annual reports to Congress on each projectâs performance. OCSâ intent is to obtain approval to continue the use of the PPR for collecting performance data twice a year from CED grantees.
There are no changes to the information collection tool since the last OMB approval. The number of grantees has decreased since funding for this program was reduced over time and fewer grants have been awarded annually, resulting in fewer grantees.
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 OCS CED Standard Reporting Format
Supporting Statement A_CED PPR Renewal 0970-0386_final.doc
OCS CED Standard Reporting Format