The Building Evidence on Employment Strategies (BEES) study will include separate studies of up to 21 programs (or âsitesâ) aimed at improving employment outcomes and economic security for low-income individuals and families. Recruitment for these sites is currently underway and sites will join BEES on a rolling basis. OMB approved data collection instruments for this project on November 8, 2019. As described in the original information collection request package, as sites are enrolled, information collection documents may need to be tailored for specific sites.
Due to the length of some interventions being tested and travel restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the study team is requesting a couple changes to data collection processes, as described in Supporting Statement A and Supporting Statement B. These changes include a change to potential timing of the participant follow-up survey and to the option to conduct interviews virtually.
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 31 413
Name of Law: Social Security Act, as amended by the FY 2017 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017
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.
BEES_NonSub Change Request3_Memo_April 2020_final.docx
T_BEES 60-Day Federal Register Notice_posted.pdf
Program managers, staff, and partner interview guide - Whole Family Approach Programs (Attachment G)