Under title IV-B, subparts 1 & 2 of the Social Security Act, States/Tribes submit to the Dept a 5 year plan, or its annual update, and an annual budget request and estimated expenditure report. The plan is used by States/Tribes to develop and implement services and describe efforts with other federal, state and local programs. The update reports on activities, accomplishments and adjustments in the plan. The budget request is submitted annually with the plan or its update to apply for appropriated funds for the next fiscal year.
This annual burden estimate reflects a decrease from what was previously reported. Although, the additional burden associated with caseworker visit data is categorized as a program change resulting from new legislation, as discussed above, the overall hour burden has decreased from the previous submission.
The overall hour burden decrease can be categorized as an adjustment. The total burden hours decreased due to an improved estimate of State and Tribe burden hours. In previous submissions, the CFSP hour burden was calculated using the same estimated burden hours per response for both States and Tribes. In this year's calculation, we distinguish between the Tribes at 80 hours and the States at 240 hours. The decreasing burden also reflects the increased proficiency of respondents in meeting these reporting requirements. This hour burden estimate more accurately reflects the actual burden on respondents.
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.