This collection
is approved as amended by HHS's memorandum to OMB as of 6/14/99.
HHS will continue to examine ways to implement TANF statutes that
minimize burden.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2002
06/30/2002
208
0
0
583,912
0
0
13,500,000
0
0
These information collections are
needed to meet the data collection requirements imposed by the
Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of
1996 (PRWORA) and 45 CFR parts 260 through 265 for the Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The information will
be used to calculate participation rates required by PRWORA,
provide other information for use in determining whether penalties
should be imposed under PRWORA, and enable us to carry out our
financial management and oversight responsibilities. The
respondents for the TANF Financial Report are the 50 States and
DC.
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.