An extension is being requested for
the 30-month survey. The extension will allow additional time to
locate sample members for the administration of this survey and
will lead to a higher response rate. The two follow-up surveys are
the main way the evaluation team will collect data on the receipt
of services and training (funded by WIA or not), as well as
employment and self-sufficiency outcomes. Administrative data on
these topics falls short of providing the level of detail,
coverage, and uniformity across sites in the data elements needed
to conduct a comprehensive and fine-tuned analysis of the
effectiveness of WIA’s intensive and training services. The data on
service receipt will be used to determine the extent to which the
offer of services, including training, actually led to an increase
in services. Some customers will not take up the offer of services
and some customers in the core and core-and-intensive groups will
be able to access services similar to those restricted through the
evaluation from sources other than WIA. Data from the surveys will
also be used to compute the average cost of services received for
each survey sample member. The data on outcomes will be used to
estimate the impact of the services and their benefits.
The proposed extension will not
change the total amount of burden associated with the
administration of the 30-month follow-up survey. Total burden is
expected to remain at the approved amount of 2,460 (4,920
interviews × 1/2 hour per interview). Given the current response
schedule, we expect that 1,230 of the interviews will be conducted
during the proposed extension period of February 1, 2016 to July
31, 2016. This equates to 615 burden hours (1,230 interviews × 1/2
hour per interview). The remaining information collections that
were approved in 2013 (Resource Room Sign-in Sheet, Veterans’
Supplemental Study Staff Interviews, Protocols for Focus Groups,
Veterans Focus Groups, and Cost Data Collection, Program Costs
Questionnaire and Front Line Staff Activity Log) have fulfilled
their purpose, and the agency seeks to discontinue their use. This
results in a discretionary burden reduction of 11,929 responses and
1,966 hours.
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.
Appendix B 2-Consent.docx
Appendix B_Forms (10-19-15).pdf
Cost Data Collection, Front Line Staff Activity Log