To: Kelsi Feltz
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA)
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
From: Ann Flagg, Director
Office of Family Assistance (OFA)
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Date: September 9, 2024
Subject: NonSubstantive Change Request – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Data Reporting for Work Participation (OMB #0970-0338)
This memo requests approval of nonsubstantive changes to the approved information collection, TANF Data Reporting for Work Participation (OMB #0970-0338).
Background
Revised instructions for the TANF and SSP-MOE Data Report were recently approved as part of the TANF Data Reporting for Work Participation (OMB #0970-0338) package with a new expiration date of 10/31/2026. As states have been implementing the new instructions, some have asked clarifying questions. These questions have prompted OFA to propose a few minor changes to instructions to improve clarity and accuracy. We are requesting expedited approval of these minor changes to ensure that states are able to continue reporting with minimum disruption.
Overview of Requested Changes
Adjusting description of a coding option that did not fall under other options
Work-Eligible Individual Indicator (TANF #48, SSP-MOE #41)
Remove “(non-recipient)” from option #8
Add “(and state or territory opts to exclude)” to option #8
Adding in Puerto Rico and Virginia to the list of states in the Mini-Simplified SNAP Program (Appendix)
Time Sensitivities
We request approval as soon as possible to allow states to adapt their systems with the correct coding instructions.
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| Author | Jones, Molly (ACF) |
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| File Created | 2024-09-17 |