Assessment of States’ Use of Computer Matching Protocols in SNAP

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Attachment Q.2 Subcontractor Data Confidentiality Agreement.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-08-29
Attachment Q.1 Contractor Data Confidentiality Agreement.docx Supplementary Document	2017-08-29
Attachment P.2. NASS Comments with Responses.docx Supplementary Document	2017-08-29
Attachment P.1. NASS Comments.docx Supplementary Document	2017-08-29
Attachment L. PRETEST_Letter to State administrative staff to participate in pretest.docx Supplementary Document	2017-08-29
Attachment K. PRETEST_Introduction letter to regional directors of upcoming pretest.docx Supplementary Document	2017-08-29
Attachment J.2 PRETEST_National Survey of State SNAP Data Matching, County-Level Survey.docx Supplementary Document	2017-08-29
Attachment J.1. PRETEST_National Survey of State SNAP Data Matching, State-Level Survey.docx Supplementary Document	2017-08-29
Attachment H. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).docx Supplementary Document	2017-08-29
Burden Table.xlsx Supplementary Document	2017-08-25
Attachment F. Project Description.docx Supplementary Document	2017-08-25
Attachment B. 7 CFR Parts 272 and 273.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-08-29
Supporting Statement Part B PRAO recommendations 8-18-17.docx Supporting Statement B	2017-08-25
Attachment A. Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-08-25
Supporting Statement Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-08-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
228064	State, Local and Tribal Agencies (Non-Respondents) Other-NON RESPONDENT INSTRUMENT	New
228063	State, Local and Tribal Agencies (Respondents) Other-Attachment C.1. National Survey of State SNAP Data Matchin	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0584-0633	ICR Reference No: 201708-0584-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Assessment of States’ Use of Computer Matching Protocols in SNAP
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 01/23/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/22/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2021	36 Months From Approved
Responses	372	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	196	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This study will help FNS update the nationwide inventory of State SNAP data-matching and improve SNAP computer-matching efforts across the nation to maximize efficiencies and minimize fraud and waste.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 31 USC 330 (Section 3) Name of Law: Improper Payments Information Act 2010
  

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:
	82 FR 24659	05/30/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 44377	09/22/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
State, Local and Tribal Agencies (Respondents)
State, Local and Tribal Agencies (Non-Respondents)

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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	372	0	0	372	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	196	0	0	196	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 information collection which will add 196.17 burden hours and 372 responses to the FNS OMB inventory.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $338,008

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 09/22/2017

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