Congress has provided the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with funding to provide technical assistance (TA) and training to HUD customers, including Public Housing Authorities and Continuums of Care. The surveys in this collection of information are necessary to systematically gather user feedback and outcomes data to evaluate and improve HUDâs deployment and management of its technical assistance resources. This information has been requested by both the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congressional Appropriations Committee staff. Technical assistance and training outcomes measurement and evaluation are authorized under Sec. 501 of Title V of the HUD Act of 1970. The surveys are voluntary on the part of respondents.
US Code:
12 USC 1701z-1
Name of Law: Research and Demonstrations
Compared to the previously-approved information collection, the âBurden Hours Per Responseâ increased slightly for the In-Person and Online Training surveys due to additional questions added to those surveys. However, the total âAnnual Burden Hoursâ and total âAnnual Costâ decreased compared to the previously-approved information collection because two surveys [Community Development Marketplace (CDM) Project Intake Survey and the Survey of Community Partners Receiving HUD Staff-Led Technical Assistance] were removed from the information collection.
$70,124
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Heidi Joseph 202 402-2016
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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:
(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.