Future
submissions for clearance of this package should be aligned with
forthcoming DOL/ETA common performance measures. Furthermore,
future performance standards should measure the relationship of the
expenditure to the outcome - that is, measures should measure
relative, not absolute, gain.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2004
03/31/2004
10/31/2003
25,750
0
27,795
74,205
0
78,615
0
0
0
This is an extension of a
currently-approved collection of participant information relating
to the operation of employment and training programs for Indians
and Native Americans under the title I, section 166 of the
Workforce Investment Act (WIA). It also contains the basis of the
new performance standards system for WIA section 166 grantees. The
burden estimates for this collection include the Supplemental Youth
Services Program as well as the Comprehensive Services Program
authorized under section 166. Burden estimates do not include those
tribes currently participating in the demonstration under Public
Law....
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.