SSA Response to OMB Qs

From: Lipsky, Faye [Faye.Lipsky@ssa.gov]
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 10:51 AM
To: Potter, Rachel F.
Cc: Hartson, Craig; Lipsky, Faye
Subject: FW: OMB comments on 0960-0184--SSA-96

Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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Below are the answers to your questions on 0960-0184.

 

Faye I. Lipsky

Management Analyst

Social Security Administration

Reports Clearance Team

DCFAM/OPLM/OPUM/CPM

410-965-8783

Faye.Lipsky@ssa.gov

 

 

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From: Potter, Rachel F. [mailto:Rachel_F._Potter@omb.eop.gov]
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 10:10 AM
To: Hartson, Craig
Cc: Davidson, Liz
Subject: OMB comments on 0960-0184

 

 

1. What is the cause of the significant increase in applicants to this grant program (in SSA’s opinion)?

 

Ø       The increase in applicants includes new grant programs that SSA has announced or currently planning to support.  In addition to our current 211 active grants, SSA recently launched a new program (Work Incentives Planning and Assistance).  We received approximately 200 applications in response to the Request for Applications (RFA). 

 

2. Why do respondents submit two responses annually (rather than just one to complete the grant application)?

 

Ø     Our grant programs are generally approved for up to five years.  Each year, applicants are required to submit a continuation application in order to receive the next year's funding.  In addition, they are required notify SSA when changes are needed in their awards.  This often requires a revised application (usually the budget pages) and revised award. 

 

3. Is SSA requesting an exemption from displaying the OMB number and the expiration date on the paper application or the grants.gov application?  

 

Ø     SSA is requesting an exemption to displaying the expiration date only on the paper application.