OPRE Evaluation: Next Generation of Enhanced Employment Strategies Project [Impact, Descriptive, and Cost Studies]

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Appendix A.1. Bridges consent forms.docx Supplementary Document	2020-11-12
NonSub Change Request Memo_NextGen_11.10.20_final.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2020-11-12
NextGen Project Full ICR SSB_v6.clean.docx Supporting Statement B	2020-03-12
NextGen Project Full ICR SSA_v8_revised_clean_v2.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-11-12
Appendix P. Federal Register Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-03-12
Appendix O. Instrument 11 Cost workbook.xlsx Supplementary Document	2020-03-12
Appendix N. Instrument 10 In-depth participant interview guide.docx Supplementary Document	2020-03-12
Appendix M. Instrument 9 Semi-structured employer discussion guide.docx Supplementary Document	2020-03-12
Appendix L. Instrument 8 Semi-structured program discussion guide.docx Supplementary Document	2020-03-12
Appendix K. Instrument 7 Program leadership survey.docx Supplementary Document	2020-03-12
Appendix J. Instrument 6 Staff characteristics survey.docx Supplementary Document	2020-03-12
Appendix I. Instrument 5 Service receipt tracking.docx Supplementary Document	2020-03-12
Appendix H. Instrument 4 Second follow-up survey.docx Supplementary Document	2020-03-12
Appendix G. Follow-up survey reminders and notifications.docx Supplementary Document	2020-03-12
Appendix F. Instrument 3 First follow-up survey.docx Supplementary Document	2020-03-12
Appendix E. Reporting burden and cost_Phase 2 data collection instruments_revised.docx Supplementary Document	2020-11-12
Appendix D. Question-by-question justification for follow-up surveys.docx Supplementary Document	2020-03-12
Appendix C. Question-by-question justification for identifying and contact information-revised.docx Supplementary Document	2020-11-12
Appendix B. Question-by-question justification for baseline survey-revised.docx Supplementary Document	2020-11-12
Appendix A. Informed consent form-revised.docx Supplementary Document	2020-11-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
244463	Instrument 11. Cost workbook Other-Cost Workbook	New
244462	Instrument 10. In-depth participant interview guide Other-Interview Guide	New
244461	Instrument 8. Semi-structured program discussion guide - program staff and providers Other-Discussion Guide	New
244460	Instrument 8. Semi-structured program discussion guide - program supervisors and partners Other-Discussion Guide	New
244459	Instrument 8. Semi-structured program discussion guide –program leaders Other-Discussion Guide	New
244458	Instrument 7. Program leadership survey Other-Survey	New
244457	Instrument 6. Staff characteristics survey Other-Survey	New
240715	Instruments 1 & 2. Baseline survey & Identifying and contact information –staff Other-Survey	Modified
240714	Instruments 1 & 2. Baseline survey & Identifying and contact information – participants Other-Survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0545	ICR Reference No: 202011-0970-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 202003-0970-005
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: OPRE
Title: OPRE Evaluation: Next Generation of Enhanced Employment Strategies Project [Impact, Descriptive, and Cost Studies]
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 12/10/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/12/2020
Terms of Clearance: To be resubmitted as two separate request, a non-substantive change request for non-substantive changes and a revision package

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2023	04/30/2023	04/30/2023
Responses	6,666	0	6,666
Time Burden (Hours)	2,800	0	2,800
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is conducting the Next Generation of Enhanced Employment Strategies Project (NextGen Project), which includes experimental impact, descriptive, and cost studies of about 10 programs. This request is for approval of non-substantive changes to data collection instruments for the Next Generation of Enhanced Employment Strategies (NextGen) Project. Specifically, we seek clearance for non-substantive changes to the following: • Updates to the previously approved Phase 1 instruments (OMB #0970-0545); • Updates to the previously approved consent form and clearance for additional versions of the consent form tailored for one of the programs selected for the evaluation; and • Approval to use a subset of Phase 2 instruments with programs selected for inclusion in the project, with non-substantive changes made to those instruments. These requested non-substantive changes do not require any changes to the burden estimates.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 115 - 31 413 Name of Law: Social Security Act, as amended by the FY 2017 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 906	01/09/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 15186	03/17/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 9

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Instruments 1 & 2. Baseline survey & Identifying and contact information – participants
Instruments 1 & 2. Baseline survey & Identifying and contact information –staff
Instrument 6. Staff characteristics survey
Instrument 7. Program leadership survey
Instrument 8. Semi-structured program discussion guide –program leaders
Instrument 8. Semi-structured program discussion guide - program supervisors and partners
Instrument 8. Semi-structured program discussion guide - program staff and providers
Instrument 10. In-depth participant interview guide
Instrument 11. Cost workbook

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: In April 2020, OMB approved the information collection request (ICR) for Phase 1 data collection instruments for the NextGen Project. In the first ICR, ACF included drafts of Phase 2 data collection instruments and associated burden estimates for initial review, information purposes, and public comment. We indicated that some of the Phase 2 instruments may require revisions to tailor to each program selected for the evaluation and that, as programs are selected, we will submit tailored Phase 2 instruments—as needed—as either a non-substantive change request or a revision with abbreviated public comment time, dependent on the level of changes and guidance provided by OMB. This request is to update Phase 1 instruments and to begin use of a subset of Phase 2 instruments. The requested changes submitted as part of this non-substantive change request do not change the burden estimates for either Phase 1 or Phase 2.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,101,733

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Yes

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/12/2020

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