OMB notes that ACF allowed approval for this collection to expire while continuing to collect the information, in violation of the PRA. ACF is reminded that proper planning is necessary to ensure continued approval of all collections.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2004
10/31/2004
714,056
0
0
1,872,392
0
0
0
0
0
Under sections 471(a)(16), 475(5) and 475(6) of the SSA and 45 CFR 1356.21(f)(g), to be eligible for payments States must develop a case plan [as defined in section 475(1)] for each child receiving foster care maintenance payments and provide a case review system that meets the requirements in section 475(5). Through these requirements States also comply, in part, with title IV-B, section 422(b)(10) which assures certain protections to children in foster care.
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.