The purpose of this collection is to
obtain data upon which to base the computation for measuring State
performance in meeting the goals of TANF and awarding bonus grant
funds appropriated under the law. States will not be required to
submit this information unless they elect to compete for the bonus
grants. Respondents may include any of the 50 States, the District
of Columbia, and the U.S. Territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the
Virgin Islands.
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.