Approval is
granted at this time to avoid program disruptions. However, future
approvals will be contigent on a satisfactory report to OMB,
promised by HHS in a 12/8/81 Master to Strasser memorandum. A
favorable reaction by the Head Start Association will also be
required.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1982
02/28/1982
1,950
0
0
4,875
0
0
0
0
0
THE MID-YEAR PIR PROVIDES INFORMATION
ON PROGRAM PERFORMANCE FOR ACYF MANAGEMENT NEEDS AND DATA ON THE
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES WHICH HEAD STA IS MANDATED BY LAW TO
PROVIDE. THE MID-YEAR PIR SERVES AS A PRINCIPAL INFORMATION SOURCE
FOR AN IMPORTANT ACYF MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE THE HEAD START
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS, WHICH IS TRACKED BY THE SECRETARY A PART OF
HIS OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
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.