OPRE Evaluation: State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Case Studies [Descriptive case studies]

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Appendix 5_60 Day FRN - TANF Case Studies.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-07-15
Appendix 4 - TANF Case Studies_Observation guide.docx Supplementary Document	2019-07-15
Appendix 3 - TANF Case Studies project description.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-07-15
Appendix 2 - TANF Case Studies_Participant recruitment emails_7 3 2019.docx Supplementary Document	2019-07-15
Appendix 1 - TANF CaseStudies_OMB_Program Recruitment Emails_revised_7 3 2019.docx Supplementary Document	2019-07-15
TANF Case Studies_OMB_SSB_new template_Clean_8.6.19 final.docx Supporting Statement B	2019-08-08
TANF Case Studies_OMB SSA_new template_Clean_8.6.19_final.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-08-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
236899	Instrument 3: In-depth participant interview guide Other-interview guide	New
236898	Instrument 2: Case review guide Other-case review guide	New
236897	Instrument 1: Semi-structured program staff interview guide Other-Interview guide	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0533	ICR Reference No: 201907-0970-005
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: OPRE Evaluation: State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Case Studies [Descriptive case studies]
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 08/08/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/16/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2022	36 Months From Approved
Responses	91	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	91	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) in collaboration with the Office of Family Assistance (OFA) in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposes to collect information for the State TANF Case Studies project. The goal of the State TANF Case Studies project is to expand the descriptive knowledge base of innovative employment and training programs for low-income individuals, including TANF recipients. We will collect information on up to 32 innovative programs through semi-structured interviews with program staff, in-depth interviews with participants, guided case reviews, and observations. The data collected in the study are not intended to be generalized to a broader universe.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 115 - 31 413 Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 20632	05/10/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 33948	07/16/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Instrument 2: Case review guide
Instrument 1: Semi-structured program staff interview guide
Instrument 3: In-depth participant interview guide

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	91	0	0	91	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	91	0	0	91	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $372,777

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 07/16/2019

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