Allocation of Operating Subsidies under the Operating Fund Formula: Data Collection

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form HUD - 52722 Operating Fund Subsidies Allocation Formula Form and Instruction	Removed
Form HUD-52722 Allocation of Operating Subsidies under the Operating Fund Formula: Data Collection Form	New
2577-0029 30-Day Notice published 10-16-23.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-10-16
Supporting Statement 9-25-23.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-09-25
Exhibit B 24 CFR 990 OpFund - 508.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-09-05
Exhibit A Section 9 OpFund - 508.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-09-05
HUD-52723 12-12-22 redline.docx Supplementary Document	2022-12-12
HUD-52723 12-12-22 final.docx Supplementary Document	2022-12-12
HUD-52722 12-12-22 redline.docx Supplementary Document	2022-12-12
HUD-52722 12-12-22 final.docx Supplementary Document	2022-12-12
83c - 2577-0029 - 20221209.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2022-12-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
27767	Operating Fund Subsidies Allocation Formula Form and Instruction	Removed
262044	Allocation of Operating Subsidies under the Operating Fund Formula: Data Collection Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2577-0029	ICR Reference No: 202309-2577-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202212-2577-003
Agency/Subagency: HUD/PIH	Agency Tracking No: 2577-0029
Title: Allocation of Operating Subsidies under the Operating Fund Formula: Data Collection
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/20/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2024
Responses	12,430	14,000
Time Burden (Hours)	4,680	10,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) use this information in budget submissions which are reviewed and approved by HUD field offices as the basis for obligating operating subsidies. This information is necessary to calculate the eligibility for operating subsidies under the Operating Fund Program regulation. The Operating Fund Program is designed to provide the amount of operating subsidy that would be needed for well-managed PHAs. PHAs will submit the information electronically with the forms.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1437q Name of Law: U.S. Housing Act of 1937
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 42 USC 1437g, Section 9 Name of Law: U.S. Housing Act of 1937

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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:
	88 FR 34514	05/30/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 71375	10/16/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Allocation of Operating Subsidies under the Operating Fund Formula: Data Collection	HUD 52719, HUD-52723, HUD-52722	Operating Fund Grant Calculation of Utilities Expense Level ,   Operating Fund Grant Calculation of Total Program Expense Level ,   Small Rural Frozen Rolling Base
Operating Fund Subsidies Allocation Formula	HUD - 52722, HUD - 52723, 52723, HUD-52723, HUD-52723	Operating Fund Grant: Calculation of Utilities Expense Level ,   Operating Fund Grant: Calculation of Operating Subsidy ,   Operating Fund Grant: Calculation of Total Program Expense Level PHA-Owned Rental Housing ,   Operating Fund Grant Calculation of Operating Subsidy ,   Operating Fund Grant Calculation of Operating Subsidy

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	12,430	14,000	0	-1,570	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,680	10,500	0	-5,820	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: HUD discontinued issuing Excel Tools for data collection after CY 2022 and exclusively collects the data using web-based forms starting in CY 2023. Web-based forms reduced the average time for respondents to complete all three forms by 1 hour and for HUD to review forms by 45 minutes, as HUD reported in the previous PRA submission at 85 FR 29473. The web-based forms include enhancements to improve data integrity and transparency, as well as improved formatting and instructions

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $467,060

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.     No

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? No

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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: 10/20/2023

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