This information
collection is approved through 9-98 as revised by the fax from HRSA
sent 2-18-98 and under the following conditions: As discussed with
OMB, HRSA is using this demonstration to help the agency understand
what variables in the programs lead to the National Workforce Goals
and Outcomes, i.e. increasing the number of graduates/program
completers in under- served areas. As a result, this demonstration
asks for a high level of detail. Based on the results of this demo,
HRSA will selectively tailor the anticipated redesign of the Annual
Report to those specific elements that affect outcomes. If HRSA is
unable to draw such conclusions upon review of the demo results,
OMB strongly recommends that HRSA proceed with a full scale
evaluation. OMB is unlikely to approve a redesign of the Annual
Report which includes the high level of detail in the demo. In
addition, as agreed to by HRSA, the agency will collapse the row on
Program Completers of 8 hours, with the row on Program Comleters of
8-39 to a singe row for 0-39 hours, for all charts with hour
information. HRSA will also delete the third row category in Table
3 on culturally diverse issues, and create a new question in a
different section to ascertain whether the program provides
training to produce cultural competency.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1998
09/30/1998
1,219
0
0
6,755
0
0
0
0
0
A sample of grantees funded under
titles VII and VIII of the PHS Act will be asked to participate in
a demonstration project to determine the ability of grantees to
provide data on 17 crosscutting performance indicators. The project
will also provide baseline data on the indicators.
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.