Revised forms have been necessitated by the 2006 reauthorization of the Older Americans Act. The basic forms are electronic and form the basis for the programÂs Internet-based data collection system  the SCSEP Performance and Results QPR (SPARQ) system. In addition, ETA has agreed to grantees requests for enhanced case management functionality in SPARQ.
This collection also contains forms for surveying the customer satisfaction levels of participants, non-profit host agencies, and private or non-profit employers who hire program participants.
Finally, moving the collection into ROCIS requires some substantial reorganization and the creation of multible ICs within the ICR.
Revised forms have been necessitated by the 2006 reauthorization of the Older Americans Act. The four data forms are electronic and are the basis for the programÂs Internet-based data collection system  the SCSEP Performance and Results QPR (SPARQ) system. In addition, ETA has agreed to grantees requests for enhanced case management functionality in SPARQ. The total burden increase is 1771 hours. The slight reduction in responses represents the agency's current estimate based on grantee data.
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.