Rapid Cycle Evaluation of Operational Improvements in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training (E&T) Programs
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
No
Regular
10/24/2023
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2026
03/31/2026
250,425
250,425
16,403
16,403
0
0
SNAP E&T RCE will implement and test small-scale interventions on SNAP E&T programs across eight sites. Using rapid cycle evaluation, the study will examine the effectiveness of the interventions for improving SNAP E&T operations and service delivery. The study will also assess intervention implementation, scalability, and costs.
The originally approved sample size was 500, but this has increased to 4,223. This changes the minimum detectible impact (MDI) from 8.6 percentage points to 3.0 percentage points, meaning that the new sample size will better allow for the detection of a treatment effect, if it is present. This will also allow for subgroup analyses, which can provide important insight into how treatment effects may differ based on economic and sociodemographic factors. This size of sample is not typically accessible in rural areas, and this increase provides an important opportunity to learn more about SNAP E&T in an understudied population.
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.
OMB Change Justification Memo 0584-0680 - 10.18.23.docx
T. Burden Table - 8.2.23 - highlighted.xlsx
S. Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval_2022 09 02.pdf
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