CN Integrity burden narrative

Estimate of the Information Collection Burden for New Information Collection Child Nutrition Program Integrity 7 CFR Parts 210, 215, 220, 225, 226, and 235 (OMB#0584-NEW) due to the FNS Proposed Rule: Child Nutrition Program Integrity Proposed Rule (RIN 0584-AE08)

CACFP Reporting

Affected Public: State Agencies

1. Section 226.4(j) requires state agencies to submit plan to FNS for additional audit funding.

FNS took the last 5 year data of state agencies that requested additional audit funds and averaged them to estimate that there are 8 state agencies that will each file 1 report annually for a total of 8 responses (8 X 1). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 4 hours resulting in estimated total burden hours of 32 (8 X 4 =32).

2. Section 226.6(m)(3)(ix) requires that state agencies must notify CACFP unaffiliated centers and RPIs of serious deficiency with a copy to FNS.

FNS estimates that there are 54 state agencies that will each file 4 reports annually for a total of 216 responses (54 X 4 = 216). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 8 hours resulting in estimated total burden hours of 1,728 (216 X 8 =1,728).

3. Section 226.6(c)(8)(ii) requires that state agencies submit notices of disqualification to unaffiliated institutions and RPIs and copy to FNS.

FNS estimates that there are 54 state agencies that will each file 2 reports annually for a total of 108 responses (54 X 2 = 108). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 8 hours resulting in estimated total burden hours of 864 (108 X 8 = 864).

4. Section 226.6(i)(C)(ii) requires that state agencies must provide FNS with the required information of each service site/sponsor terminated for cause.

FNS estimates that there are 54 state agencies that will each file 2 reports annually for a total of 108 responses (54 X 2 = 108). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 2 hours resulting in estimated total burden hours of 216 (108 X 2 =216).

5. Section 226.6(k)(5)(ii) requires that state agencies submit a written request for an administrative review to the appropriate FNS regional office within 10 days of receipt of request.

FNS estimates that there are 54 state agencies that will each file 5 reports annually for a total of 270 responses (54 X 5 = 270). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is .25 (15 minutes) resulting in estimated total burden hours of 67.5 (270 X .25 =67.5).

CACFP Recordkeeping

Affected Public: State Agencies

1. Section 226.6(m) requires that state agencies maintain a list that includes a synopsis of information concerning seriously deficient unaffiliated centers, institutions and providers terminated for cause in that State.

FNS estimates that there are 54 state agencies that will each file 1 report annually for a total of 54 responses (54 X 1 = 54). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is .5 (30 minutes) resulting in estimated total burden hours of 27 (54 X .5 = 27).

2. Section 226.6(l)(6)(ii) requires state agencies to maintain records for reviewing Sponsoring organizations exceeding 100 facilities and conduct activities other than the CACFP, or are at risk of having serious management problems every two years.

FNS estimates that there are 54 state agencies that will each file 20 reports annually (nationwide, average 10 exceeding 100 centers and average 10 having serious management problems) for a total of 1,080 responses (54 X 20 = 1,080). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 2 hours resulting in estimated burden hours of 2,160 (1080 X 2 = 2,160).

3. Section 226.4(j) requires that state agencies maintain a plan for additional audit funds.

FNS took the last 5 year data of state agencies that requested additional audit funds and averaged them to estimate that there are 8 state agencies that will each file 1 report annually for a total of 8 responses (8 X 1). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is .5 (30 minutes) resulting in estimated total burden hours of 4 (8 X .5 = 4).

4. Section 226.6(k)(5)(ii) requires state agencies to maintain a written request for an administrative review.

FNS estimates that there are 54 state agencies that will each file 5 reports annually for a total of 270 responses (54 X 5 = 270). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is .25 (15 minutes) resulting in estimated total burden hours of 67.5 (270 X .25 = 67.5).

SFSP – Reporting

Affected Public: State Agencies

1. Section 225.11(d) requires that state agencies must notify SFSP institutions and responsible individuals and/or individuals (RPI) of serious deficiency with a copy to FNS.

FNS estimates that there are 53 state agencies that will each file 10 (the average percentage of institutions declared seriously deficient by CACFP state agencies) reports annually for a total of 530 responses (53 X 10 = 530). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 8 hours resulting in estimated total burden hours of 4,240 (530 X 8 = 4,240).

2. Section 225.11(h) requires that state agencies submit notices of disqualification to institutions and RPIs and copy to FNS.

FNS estimates that there are 53 state agencies that will each file 5 (the average percentage of sponsors disqualified by CACFP state agencies for the past 10 years) reports annually for a total of 265 responses (53 X 5 = 265). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 8 hours resulting in estimated total burden hours of 2,120.

3. Section 225.11(h) requires that state agencies provide FNS with the required information for each service site/sponsor terminated for cause.

FNS estimates that there are 53 state agencies that will each file 5 (the average percentage of sponsors disqualified by CACFP state agencies for the past 10 years) reports annually for a total of 265 responses (53 X 5 = 265). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 2 hours resulting in estimated total burden hours of 530 (265 X 2 = 530).

SFSP Recordkeeping

Affected Public: State Agencies

1. Section 225.11(i) requires that state agencies maintain a list that includes a synopsis of information concerning seriously deficient institutions and RPIs terminated for cause in that State.

FNS estimates that there are 53 state agencies that will each file 1 (the average percentage of sponsors disqualified by CACFP state agencies for the past 10 years) reports annually for a total of 53 responses (53 X 1 = 53). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is .5 (30 minutes) resulting in estimated total burden hours of 26.5 (53 X .5 =26.5).

NSLP Recordkeeping

Affected Public: State Agencies

1. Section 210.15(b) (8) requires state agencies to maintain records to document compliance with the procurement training requirements.

FNS estimates that there are 56 state agencies that will each file 1 record annually for a total of 56 records (56 X 1 = 56). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 0.25 (15 minutes) resulting in an estimated total burden hours of 14 (56 X 0.25 = 14).

Affected Public: School Food Authorities

1. Section 210.21(h) requires school food authorities to maintain records to document compliance with the procurement training requirements.

FNS estimates that there are 19,822 school food authorities that each will file 1 record annually for a total of 19,822 records (19,822 X 1 = 19,822). The estimated average number of burden hours per response is 0.2 (12 minutes) resulting in an estimated total burden hours of 3,964 (19,822 X 0.2 =3,964).