THIS OMB MANDATED STUDY INVESTIGATES
THE VALIDITY AND UTILIZATION OF THE DATA REPORTED BY THE STATES IN
THE SOCIAL SERVICES REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (SSRR). SITE REVIEWS
WILL BE CONDUCTED IN NINE STATES AND THE SSRR DATA WILL BE TRACED
FROM THE LOCAL WORKER TO THE AGGREGATION PROCESS AT THE COUNTY AND
STATE LEVEL. RECIPIENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES, USA AND FEDERAL STAFF
WILL BE QUERIED CONCERNING THEIR USE OF THE SSRR DATA
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.