Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Data Innovation (TDI) Project

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Appendix B - Survey Communication Materials 2018-08-27.docx Supplementary Document	2018-09-18
OMB NA Part B_TDI_2019-02-06.docx Supporting Statement B	2019-02-07
OMB NA Part A_TDI_2019-02-06.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-02-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
233062	Attachment 1 - TANF Data Innovation (TDI) Needs Assessment Survey 2018-08-27 Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0522	ICR Reference No: 201809-0970-005
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Data Innovation (TDI) Project
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: 02/08/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/19/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2022	36 Months From Approved
Responses	432	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	108	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks approval to conduct a needs assessment as part of the TANF Data Innovation (TDI) project. The purpose is to gather information about state TANF agencies’ needs and capacities to set up and operate linked administrative data systems and to use data to improve programs. The primary goal of this information collection is to inform our approach to providing state and county TANF agencies training and technical assistance on using data to build evidence. We also intend to summarize findings from the needs assessment in a published report and use aggregated data for internal ACF planning purposes. ACF/OPRE is seeking permission to contact state TANF agency administrators for this purpose.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 115 - 31 413 Name of Law: Social Security Act
  

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:
	83 FR 30735	06/29/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 46955	09/17/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Attachment 1 - TANF Data Innovation (TDI) Needs Assessment Survey 2018-08-27

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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	432	0	0	432	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	108	0	0	108	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.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $300,000

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

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.     Yes

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: 09/19/2018

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