Approved consistent with the understanding that in the next revision or extension of the package, ACF will provide an update on their efforts to work with Tribes to streamline data elements, within legal requirements, and address concerns expressed, including the unique needs of Tribes, Tribal data sovereignty, working collaboratively, data security, data usability.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2028
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2025
395
0
385
142,588
0
138,900
0
0
0
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) amended the Social Security Act and created the opportunity under §412 for federally-recognized Indian Tribes to design and operate their own Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF) programs. Subject to approval by the federal government of their plans, Tribes can receive block grants from the federal government for this purpose (Tribal grantees). Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations are defined by PRWORA as having (except for Alaska) the meaning given such terms by section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b). For Alaska, the non-profit arms of the Alaskan Native Corporations and the Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve are specified as the only entities eligible to be Tribal TANF grantees.
Section 412(g) of PRWORA imposed on Tribal grantees the data collection and reporting requirements of §411. Section 411(a)(1)(A) specifies the data items to be reported. Additional data collection requirements are imposed by §407 (work participation requirements) as modified by §412(c) ('negotiated' Minimum Work Participation Requirements and Time Limits) and §411(b) (Report to Congress).
The number of respondents in section A12 has been updated to reflect an increase in the number of approved Tribal TANF programs. As of 2025, Tribes with approved PL477 plans can choose to use either the new simplified form, Annual 477 Report Forms (OMB Control No. 1076-0135), or continue using the current form (OMB Control No. 0970-0215).
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 607, 611, 612, 613, and 619.
This request is to extend approval of this information collection request with minor updates to instructions to improve formatting, clarity, and consistency.
US Code:
42 USC 607, 611, 612, 613, 619
Name of Law: Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA)
There are no changes to the time per response, however, the annual burden hours have been adjusted due to an increase in the total number of respondents. Tribes with approved PL477 plans can choose to use either the new, simplified Annual 477 Report Forms (OMB Control No. 1076-0135), or continue using the current form (OMB Control No. 0970-0215). Additionally, we estimate that only about 10 tribes would need to work on reasonable cause / corrective action documentation each year.
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.
TTANF Data Reporting_0970-0215_Public Comment ACF Responses_8.7.25_FINAL.docx
OTN Written Comments OMB0970-0215.pdf
Tribal TANF Reasonable Cause/Corrective Action Documentation Process