This collection was modified in 2008 due to new statutory reporting requirements, but the control number was not modifed at the time. The agency is reminded to update its collections to account for statutory changes as soon as practicable and ideally before they go into effect.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2011
24,580
0
2,690
12,393
0
10,760
0
0
0
The Head Start Act requires that actual population and services data be collected from Head Start and Early Head Start grantees and delegate agencies. PIR is the primary tool for collecting data in the areas of program management, services provided to children, and demographic data about enrolled children and their families. The principle users of the data include local program management, ACF Regional stall, and ACYF Central staff. The data is disseminated widely to other interested parties, including Congress, policy makers at the State level, Training and Tech Assistance providers, and researchers.
Enrollment reporting in the past was included in the annual survey as narrative text and is now split out to more accurately reflect the monthly frequency. Occasional reporting was added to facilitate electronic communications with key staff; to keep current information on center locations; and to increase management oversight and potential intervention when certain conditions occur that would impact the grantee's ability to provide high quality services. The change in estimated burden hours is increased from 10,760 to 12,393.
$1,233,600
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Robert Sargis 2026907275
No
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.