The information collected is needed:
1) to conduct federal onsite eligibility reviews of Title IV-E of
the Social Security Act (the Act), "Federal Payments for Foster
Care and Adoption Assistance"; and 2) to monitor state plan
requirements under Title IV-B and IV-E of the Act, as required by
Federal statute. The resultant information will determine if states
are in compliance with state plan requirements and are achieving
desired outcomes for children and families, as well as assure
eligibility for federall-assisted foster care expenditures. These
reviews will not only address compliance with eligibility
requirements, but also assist States in enhancing their capacities
to serve children and families. The Act also deploys
anti-discrimination enforcement provisions which include the
execution and completion of corrective action plans when a State is
in violation of the Act.
US Code:
42
USC 1320a-1a Name of Law: Reviews of Child and Family Services
Program
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.