Goal-Oriented Adult Learning in Self-Sufficiency (GOALS) Study

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Attachment E - GOALS Introductory Email-FINAL_9-10-2015.docx Supplementary Document	2015-09-15
Attachment E - GOALS Introductory Email-FINAL_9-10-2015.docx Supplementary Document	2015-09-15
GOALS OMB PART B-FINAL_9-10-15.docx Supporting Statement B	2015-09-15
GOALS OMB PART A-FINAL_9-10-15_ revised January 2016.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-01-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
218180	Site visit group discussion – program participants Other-Interview Guide	New
218179	Site visit semi-structured discussions (2-3 respondents per group) – program staff and community partner organization staff Other-Interview Guide	New
218178	Exploratory telephone call semi-structured interview – program director Other-Interview Guide	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0472	ICR Reference No: 201509-0970-008
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Goal-Oriented Adult Learning in Self-Sufficiency (GOALS) Study
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/26/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/21/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2018	24 Months From Approved
Responses	144	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	178	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks approval for the collection of information for the Goal-Oriented Adult Learning in Self-Sufficiency study (hereinafter, GOALS study), funded by the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) within ACF. The GOALS study addresses the nexus between the growing knowledge base in the psychological sciences and longstanding approaches to self-sufficiency programs targeted at adults and young adults. The project will explore the programmatic implications of existing research on psychological processes associated with goal-directed behaviors, including socio-emotional regulation and cognitive skills, executive functioning, and related areas. The study will synthesize current research on these topics; address how insights gained from research can be used to promote economic advancement among low-income populations; identify promising strategies to strengthen underlying skills in these areas; and inform measurement of changes and developments in skill acquisition. The study is being conducted by Mathematica Policy Research.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 613 Name of Law: Social Security Act: Research, Evaluations and National Studies
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 37621	07/01/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 55853	09/17/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Site visit semi-structured discussions (2-3 respondents per group) – program staff and community partner organization staff
Exploratory telephone call semi-structured interview – program director
Site visit group discussion – program participants

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	144	0	0	144	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	178	0	0	178	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new data collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $200,731

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 09/21/2015

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