TANF Work Outcomes Measures

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Appendix_Comments and Responses_final2.docx Supplementary Document	2024-11-14
Supporting Statement A TANF Work Outcomes Measures_final2.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-11-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
272339	Supplemental Work Outcomes Report Instruction	New
272338	Secondary School Diploma or its Recognized Equivalent Rate – Part 265 Instruction	New
272337	Work Outcomes of TANF Exiters – Part 265 Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202411-0970-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No:
Title: TANF Work Outcomes Measures
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/19/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	324	0
Time Burden (Hours)	10,476	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This is a proposed new collection in response to the requirements of section 304 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) (Title I, Section 304 Section 110(j) of Public Law 118-5), which requires states and territories to report data necessary to produce work outcome measures for work-eligible individuals who leave TANF. This collection was established in the interim final rule Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Work Outcomes Measures (89 FR 53870), effective October 1, 2024.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 118 - 5 304 Name of Law: Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
  

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:
	89 FR 53870	06/28/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 91401	11/19/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Secondary School Diploma or its Recognized Equivalent Rate – Part 265	2	Secondary School Diploma or its Recognized Equivalent Rate – Part 265
Supplemental Work Outcomes Report	3	Supplemental Work Outcomes Report
Work Outcomes of TANF Exiters – Part 265	1	TANF Work Outcomes of TANF Exiters Report

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	324	0	0	324	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	10,476	0	0	10,476	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, established by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $683,360

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.     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.     Yes

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? No

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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: 11/19/2024

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