This information is being collected to
meet the statutory requirements of section 411 of the Social
Security Act. It consists of disaggregated and aggregated
demographic and program information that will be used to determine
participation rates, performance, and other statutorily required
indicators for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
program. OMB previously approved this data collection through
December 31, 1998. We are now requesting and extension through
March 31, 2000, in order to maintain continuity of data
collection.
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.