Approved for one year, during which time discussions will continue between OMB and HUD about the future use of these data and the possible need for revisions in the methodology. In particular, if these data are going to be used for SEMAP (or if the data are going to be used to otherwise evaluate all PHAs), HUD should consider the effect of undersampling some previously hi-performing PHAs on HUDs ability to provide reliable estimates of the performance of those PHAs in future years. HUD should also consider the effect of changing the sampling frame on their ability to compare national data from year to year. Under the current clearance, HUD has noted that they will not report data to PHAs if fewer than 10 units within the PHA have responded, and will not report data to the public about PHAs unless at least 20 units have responded (or unless, in the case of very small PHAs where a census of units was included in the sample, at least 50% of those units responded and at least 10 units in total responded). For all PHAs, HUD will sample at least 112 units or will contact a census of units for PHAs with less than 112 units.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2004
02/29/2004
02/28/2003
187,000
0
187,000
41,385
0
46,725
0
0
0
This survey provides HUD feedback to help local housing agencies improve their Section 8 programs. Additionally, it provides HUD's policy, program, and budget managers with improved measures for tracking national housing conditions over time.
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.