SSA is conducting the project HOPE
evaluation to determine the effectiveness and the efficiency of the
program. To obtain the information needed for the evaluation, SSA
has developed an interactive Web site that will be used by co-op
awardees to input client and program data, and by SSA to
communicate project-wide announcements to the awardees. The
respondents are HOPE grantees/non-profit social services
organizations serving people who are homeless and
disabled.
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.