RATB must submit final versions of the questions soliciting documentation for job reporting and any standardized follow-up questions and protocols. This approval is only for the pilot phase until the RATB submits these finalized documents as a non-substantive, non-material change to the collection for OMB review. OMB is withholding full approval of the collection to fully sample the 80 recipients until finalized documents are submitted.
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Among other things, the purpose of the Recovery Act is "to preserve and creat jobs and promote economic recovery." An integral part of the nation's recovery is the creation of jobs. However, there has been very little oversight of the job numbers reported by recipients of Recovery funds. The U.S. Government Accountability Office and the Inspectors General have done limited testing on some recipients. Therefore, a valid sample test would provide the insight needed to better understand these jobs numbers.
This is an emergency processing in accordance with the PRA. Among other things, the first purpose listed in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5) is Âto preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery. An integral part of the nationÂs recovery is the creation of jobs. However, there has been very little oversight of the job numbers reported by recipients of Recovery funds. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Inspectors General (IGs) have done limited testing on some recipients. The limited testing to date has found the following: (1) some recipients were confused by the revised guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on December 18, 2009 (M-10-08); (2) some recipients decided not to use the updated jobs reporting guidance; (3) one state recipient estimated the number of jobs that could potentially be created; and (4) one recipient was calculating jobs by dividing average salaries by the number of employees. Therefore, a statistically valid sample test would provide the insight needed to better understand these jobs numbers.
The sample of 200 recipients was an estimate based on the sampling universe. It was made by a sample expert without testing the quality and variance of the data. After a sample expert tested the data, they concluded the sample should approximate 80 recipients
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.
Jobs Reporting Supporting Statement B 12-03-10.doc
Jobs Reporting