Time Record (Work Study Program) (VA Form 22-8690)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 22-8690 Time Record (Work Study Program) Form and Instruction	Modified
30-DAY FRN 2900-0379 (published).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-08-21
SUPPORTING STATEMENT 8-21-24.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-08-21
60-DAY FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE - ACTUAL.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-06-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28584	Time Record (Work Study Program) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0379	ICR Reference No: 202405-2900-019
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202004-2900-007
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-EDU-KM
Title: Time Record (Work Study Program) (VA Form 22-8690)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/21/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2024
Responses	72,271	142,272
Time Burden (Hours)	6,022	11,856
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The VA uses the information collected on VA Form 22-8690 to ensure that the amount of benefits payable to the student who is pursuing Work Study is correct. Without this information, VA would not have a basis upon which to make the Work Study payment.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 3485 Name of Law: Work-study allowance
  

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:
	89 FR 48965	06/10/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 67718	08/21/2024
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
Time Record (Work Study Program)	22-8690	Time Record (Work Study Program

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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	72,271	142,272	0	-70,001	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,022	11,856	0	-5,834	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: There was a decrease in the burden hours due to a decrease in the number of Work Study Time Records received in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $480,963

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.     Yes

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: 08/21/2024

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