THE PROGRAM REVIEW MANUAL FOR CHILD
WELFARE SERVICES PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO FEDERAL REGIONAL TEAMS TO
REVIEW THE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC WELFARE AGENCIES.
IT DESCRIBES THE PURPOSE, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: WHICH MAKE UP
THE PROGRAM REVIEW PROCESS. THE PROGRAM REVIEW WILL ASSESS THE
PERFORMANCE OF STATE AGENCIES IN MEETING SPECIFIED STANDARDS AND
CRITERIA WHICH ARE BASED ON LEGAL
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.