Approved for use through 8/2002 under the condition that AoA: 1) continues to grant waivers/extensions to States on a case-by- case basis and in the meantime, reevaluates the feasibility of existing Congressional deadlines. OMB is concerned that a significant number of States continue to need extensions in meeting the SPR deadline; 2) amends the SPR so that it is consis- tent with OMB's most recent Directive 15 guidelines on race/ ethnicity classification. No later than 9/30/99, the AoA must discuss its plans for incorporating these new categories and any ensuing difficulties; 3) pursuant to the State of Penn- sylvania's request, amends the SPR instructions to allow for voluntary aggregate reporting. These amendments must be submit- ted to OMB for the public record; and 4) maximizes its reliance upon existing SPR measures for GPRA purposes and establishes realistic future timeframes for data elements exceeding SPR.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2002
08/31/2002
08/31/1999
1
0
1
141,132
0
300,000
1,596,000
0
1,596,000,000
The Older Americans Act (OAA) requires annual program performance reports from the States to meet statutory requirements under the OAA including evaluation of program operations; preparation of reports for the Congress; response to other Federal agencies; and to other public and private sector agencies and organizations. The information is also needed to meet GPRA requirements.
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.