Objective Work Plan (OWP) and Objective Progress Report (OPR)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
01/17/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2026
500
233
700
433
0
0
The Objective Work Plan (OWP) information collection is conducted in accordance with 42 USC of the Native American Programs Act of 1972, as amended. This collection is necessary to evaluate applications for financial assistance and determine the relative merits of the projects for which such assistance is requested, as set forth in Sec. 806 [42 USC 2991d-1](a)(1).
The Ongoing Progress Report (OPR) information collection is conducted in accordance with Sec. 811 [42 USC 2992] of the Native American Programs Act and will allow the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Administration for Native American (ANA) to report quantifiable results across all program areas. It also provides grantees with parameters for reporting their progress and helps ANA better monitor and determine the effectiveness of their projects.
This request includes revisions to the currently approved OPR and a request for an extension for the OPR and the OWP; there are no changes proposed to the OWP. ANA would like to coordinate the review and approval of the OWP/OPR and the Project Outcomes Assessment Survey (POAS) (OMB #0970-0379) information collection to align expiration dates in the future. ANA is currently revising the POAS in accordance with Executive Order (E.O.) 14112 (Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations To Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination) so took the opportunity to review and make updates, as needed, to the materials under this OMB number and is now submitting the updated materials in coordination with a revision request for OMB #: 0970-0379.
ANA proposes the following changes to the OPR:
⢠Page 1, line 5. ANA added âFederal Financial Reportâ for clarity in reference to the SF425.
Section A
⢠ANA eliminated questions A.1 and A.2 as they are confusing to recipients and ANA does not utilize the data gathered.
⢠Item 3. Clarified the instructions and streamlined the activity status options.
Section B
⢠Item 3. Deleted and moved to Item 1. Reworded to specifically ask if there was a Key Personnel Change (Authorized Official (AOR) and Project Director/Principal Investigator (PIPD). And renumbered accordingly.
⢠Item 3. Employment Tables. Added a section to indicate whether the position was vacant.
Section C
⢠Item 2. Added instruction pointing grant recipients to ANA TTA Centers if necessary.
⢠Items 3-4. Deleted
Section D
⢠Added instruction for Project staff to work with their accounting/financial staff.
⢠Items 3-9. Deleted
⢠Item 10. Reworded for clarity and further specificity.
Section F
⢠Removed the work âImpactâ in four places. ANA no longer uses the term Impact as in this instance.
⢠Removed Three-Year Post Project Target. ANA no longer tracks this data.
Section I
⢠Item 2. Deleted.
Section J
⢠Item 1. Added 1.d. Did you count volunteers as part of your non-federal share?
⢠Item 2. Reworded for clarity. Eliminated the percentages as multiple choice options and added a simplified Yes/NO/NA and a space to explain why the recipient might not have achieved the participation they anticipated.
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.
NonSub Change Request TemplateANAOWPFINAL.docx
Objective Progress Report (OPR)