Because the FY
1996 and proposed FY 1997 SPR fulfill the AoA's statutory mandate
and will serve as the primary collection supporting AoA's GPRA
initiatives, they are approved for use under the following
conditions: . For the FY 1996 SPR, AoA is responsive to
state-specific problems in meeting the November 30, 1996 deadline
(as discussed in the State of New York's public comments to OMB
dated July 16, 1996 and August 16, 1996.) Particularly for large
complex states , this deadline may be challenging, and a month
extension may make a considerable difference in the quality of data
submitted by local units. In addition, the next submission for OMB
review should include an analysis of state compliance with the
November deadline. If a significant number of states persist in
missing this deadline and request extensions, the AoA should
consider alternatives to this deadline, e.g. a month extension or a
statutory amendment extending its January deadline; . In response
to numerous state comments (e.g. the State of California, the State
of Wisconsin, and the State of New Mexico), AoA allows states
additional flexibility by providing limited state-specific
extensions of the compliance deadline for the FY 1997 SPR, based
upon criteria outlined in a future state policy transmittal.
Criteria for granting such an extension should include submission
of a state plan for meeting the SPR requirements in the future and
evidence that the state has made reasonable progress in fulfilling
the SPR objectives to date. In drafting this transmittal, the AoA
must consult with state aging agency associations such as NASUA and
the NAAAA. The transmittal must be approved by OMB prior to final
issuance; . If the AoA's authorizing legislation is amended or GPRA
performance measures are formalized, AoA will meet with OMB
immediately to discuss appropriate amendments to the SPR. As a
result of these discussions, OMB may request that an amended SPR be
resubmitted for OMB review pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.
In addition, in the next submission for OMB review, the AoA will
continue to evaluate the appropriateness of performance measurement
and accountability reporting for each of its services, as well as
the statistical validity and reliability of these state data; and .
To enhance cross cutting research within HHS, AoA ensures that its
uniform ADL/IADL definitions for FY 1997 can be cross walked with
the definitions in the Public Health Service's National Health
Interview Survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1999
08/31/1999
1
0
0
300,000
0
0
1,596,000,000
0
0
The Older Americans Act (OAA) requires
annual program performance reports from the States to meet
statutory requirements under the OAA including evaluation of
program operations, preparation of reports for the Congress,
response to other Federal agencies, and response to other public
and private sector agencies and organizations.
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.
State Program Report for Title III and VII of the Older Americans Act