Submission for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Annual Report (OMB No. 0970-0492), 81918-81919 [2024-23271]

Download as PDF 81918 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 196 / Wednesday, October 9, 2024 / Notices hamper quality of life. The HOS supports CMS’s commitment to improve health outcomes for beneficiaries while reducing burden on providers. CMS accomplishes this by focusing on highpriority areas for quality measurement and improvement established in the agency’s Meaningful Measures Framework. The HOS uses quality measures that ask beneficiaries about health outcomes related to specific mental and Physical Conditions. Form Number: CMS–10203 (OMB control number: 0938–0701); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Individuals and Households; Number of Respondents: 1,275; Total Annual Responses: 663,150; Total Annual Hours: 212,208. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Alyssa Rosen at 410– 786–8559 or Alyssa.Rosen@ cms.hhs.gov.) William N. Parham III, Director, Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2024–23395 Filed 10–8–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Submission for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Annual Report (OMB No. 0970–0492) Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Request for public comments. AGENCY: The Office of Community Services (OCS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) requests an extension with substantial changes to the currently approved Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Annual Report. This is specific to a significantly revised version (Annual Report 3.0), to begin as an option for use in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and to be required beginning in FY2027. DATES: Comments due November 8, 2024. OMB must make a decision about the collection of information between 30 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: and 60 days after publication of this document in the Federal Register. Therefore, a comment is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. You can also obtain copies of the proposed collection of information by emailing infocollection@ acf.hhs.gov. Identify all emailed requests by the title of the information collection. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Description: Section 678E of the CSBG Act requires States, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories, to annually prepare and submit a report on the measured performance of the State and the eligible entities in the State. Prior to the participation of the State in the performance measurement system, the State shall include in the report any information collected by the State relating to such performance. Each State shall also include in the report an accounting of the expenditure of funds received by the State through the CSBG program, including an accounting of funds spent on administrative costs by the State and the eligible entities, and funds spent by the eligible entities on the direct delivery of local services, and shall include information on the number of and characteristics of clients served under the subtitle in the State, based on data collected from the eligible entities. The State shall also include in the report a summary describing the training and technical assistance offered by the State. Section 3(b) of the Government Performance and Results (GPRA) Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRAMA) requires OCS, as an office under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to collect performance information for the CSBG. OCS has updated the Annual Report for future years, the CSBG Annual Report 3.0. This updated version was originally planned to be submitted in Instrument Total number of respondents Total number of responses per respondent 56 1,000 2 2 CSBG Annual Report 3.0 (States) ....................................... CSBG Annual Report 3.0 (Eligible Entities) ........................ VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Oct 08, 2024 Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 conjunction with the extension of version 2.1, but in an effort to be responsive to the public comments received during the 60-day comment period (89 FR 29339), OCS delayed submission of version 3.0. OCS has reviewed all comments and applied revisions to the instrument as a result of the feedback. This request includes the final proposed CSBG Annual Report 3.0, which is a substantial revision of the current Annual Report form. This updated version streamlines State administrative information, as well as National Performance Indicators for individuals and families as reported by eligible entities. The proposed revisions seek to lessen the burden of the previous iteration of the report by decreasing the amount of data points collected, clarifying data points by using plain language, removing items not pertinent to annual report data collection, and improving data points to reflect industry standards in measuring the reduction of poverty. This revision would be an optional collection instrument in FY 2026 to support incremental implementation and minimize burden to the public and would become the required sole collection instrument in FY 2027. Copies of the proposed collections of information can be obtained by visiting: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/ programs/csbg. There are no changes proposed to the other versions of the Annual Report, which can be found here: https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAICList?ref_nbr=202406-0970-004. Respondents: State governments, including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, directly funded federally and State-recognized tribes and CSBG eligible entities. Annual Burden Estimates Below is the estimated annual burden for data collection for all versions of the CSBG Annual Report, including Tribal reports. Please note that there are no changes to the Annual Report 2.1, the Tribal Annual Report or the Tribal Short Form. In FY24, States and Tribal grant recipients would be required to complete the current versions of the Annual Reports. Average burden hours per response E:\FR\FM\09OCN1.SGM 124 426 09OCN1 Total burden hours 13,888 852,000 Annual burden hours 4,629.3 284,000 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 196 / Wednesday, October 9, 2024 / Notices Total number of respondents Total number of responses per respondent Annual Report 2.1 (States) ....................................... Annual Report 2.1 (Eligible Entities) ........................ Tribal Annual Report ................................................ Tribal Annual Report Short Form ............................. 56 1,000 24 30 1 1 3 3 198 493 111 40 11,088 493,000 7,992 3,600 3,696 164,333.3 2,664 1,200 Total Estimates ............................................................. ........................ ........................ ........................ 1,381,568 460,522.60 Instrument CSBG CSBG CSBG CSBG Comments: The Department specifically requests comments on the following: 1. Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance measurement of Federal, State, or local agencies. 2. The quality of the information to be collected. 3. The clarity of the information to be collected. 4. Does the information to be collected produce significant burden? If so, how could the burden be minimized on respondents, including using automated collection techniques or other forms of technology? 5. The accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information. 6. What, if any, additions, revisions, or modifications to the information collection would you suggest? Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted within 30 days of this publication. Authority: 112 Stat. 2729; 42 U.S.C. 9902(2). Mary C. Jones, ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–23271 Filed 10–8–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–27–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Community Living Announcing the Intent To Award a Single-Source Supplement for University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Core Function Activities Administration for Community Living, HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 81919 The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announces the intent to award a single-source supplement to the current grant held by the Oregon Health and Science University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. The purpose of this supplemental funding is SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Oct 08, 2024 Jkt 265001 Average burden hours per response to support one or more core function activities to address the needs of and provide support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) or could benefit from AAC to ensure access to needed community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion in all facets of community life. The administrative supplement for fiscal year 2024 will amount to $270,000. For further information or comments regarding this program supplement, contact Pamela O’Brien, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Administration on Disabilities, (202) 795–7417 or via email Pamela.OBrien@acl.hhs.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This supplementary funding will expand the engagement and technical assistance efforts around supporting people who use AAC devices to live well in the community. It will increase the capacity of the Oregon Health and Science University for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (OHSU UCEDD) to broaden its reach and increase its impact by carrying out activities that address the needs of an unserved/underserved population— people with I/DD who use AAC or could benefit from AAC. As a result of this funding, ACL expects the OHSU UCEDD will carry out one or more of the four core functions activities, which could include but are not limited to: • Interdisciplinary Training: Training of future practitioners about the benefits of AAC and how to support access to AAC. • Community Service: Supporting a community of AAC users for peer-topeer networking, support, and exchange of ideas for addressing barriers to accessing AAC. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total burden hours Annual burden hours • Research: Conducting research such as research on the benefits of peer connections amongst AAC users. • Information Dissemination: Developing and disseminating materials to assist others in accessing AAC and sharing findings from research with the UCEDD network and DD Community. This supplement will fund enhanced efforts related to developing a network of AAC users to connect them where they otherwise would not be able to connect with each other. Program Name: University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. Recipient: Oregon Health and Science University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Period of Performance: The supplement award will be issued from September 30, 2024, through September 29, 2025. Total Supplement Award Amount: $270,000. Award Type: Grant. Statutory Authority: This program is authorized under 42 U.S.C 15062(d). Basis for Award: Due to the low incidence of communication disabilities associated with the use of AAC, there are very few experts in this specialty area. OHSU is a designated UCEDD with extensive expertise and experience in AAC. The UCEDD has conducted research and led teams on development of assistive technology, intervention planning, AAC peer support models, and assessment protocols for both children and adults. The UCEDD completed several AAC externally funded innovative projects that addressed public health, device development and evaluation, and interventions for young children. The UCEDD is currently developing a network of AAC users to connect them where they otherwise would not be able to connect with each other. The supplemental funding will leverage the experience and expertise of the OHSU UCEDD to focus on this unserved/ underserved population and strengthen the UCEDD’s work in this area. E:\FR\FM\09OCN1.SGM 09OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families


Submission for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; 
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Annual Report (OMB No. 0970-0492)

AGENCY: Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and 
Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

ACTION: Request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Community Services (OCS), Administration for 
Children and Families (ACF) requests an extension with substantial 
changes to the currently approved Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 
Annual Report. This is specific to a significantly revised version 
(Annual Report 3.0), to begin as an option for use in Fiscal Year (FY) 
2026 and to be required beginning in FY2027.

DATES: Comments due November 8, 2024. OMB must make a decision about 
the collection of information between 30 and 60 days after publication 
of this document in the Federal Register. Therefore, a comment is best 
assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of 
publication.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. You can 
also obtain copies of the proposed collection of information by 
emailing [email protected]. Identify all emailed requests by 
the title of the information collection.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Description: Section 678E of the CSBG Act requires States, 
including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 
and U.S. territories, to annually prepare and submit a report on the 
measured performance of the State and the eligible entities in the 
State. Prior to the participation of the State in the performance 
measurement system, the State shall include in the report any 
information collected by the State relating to such performance. Each 
State shall also include in the report an accounting of the expenditure 
of funds received by the State through the CSBG program, including an 
accounting of funds spent on administrative costs by the State and the 
eligible entities, and funds spent by the eligible entities on the 
direct delivery of local services, and shall include information on the 
number of and characteristics of clients served under the subtitle in 
the State, based on data collected from the eligible entities. The 
State shall also include in the report a summary describing the 
training and technical assistance offered by the State.
    Section 3(b) of the Government Performance and Results (GPRA) 
Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRAMA) requires OCS, as an office under the 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to collect performance 
information for the CSBG.
    OCS has updated the Annual Report for future years, the CSBG Annual 
Report 3.0. This updated version was originally planned to be submitted 
in conjunction with the extension of version 2.1, but in an effort to 
be responsive to the public comments received during the 60-day comment 
period (89 FR 29339), OCS delayed submission of version 3.0. OCS has 
reviewed all comments and applied revisions to the instrument as a 
result of the feedback.
    This request includes the final proposed CSBG Annual Report 3.0, 
which is a substantial revision of the current Annual Report form. This 
updated version streamlines State administrative information, as well 
as National Performance Indicators for individuals and families as 
reported by eligible entities. The proposed revisions seek to lessen 
the burden of the previous iteration of the report by decreasing the 
amount of data points collected, clarifying data points by using plain 
language, removing items not pertinent to annual report data 
collection, and improving data points to reflect industry standards in 
measuring the reduction of poverty. This revision would be an optional 
collection instrument in FY 2026 to support incremental implementation 
and minimize burden to the public and would become the required sole 
collection instrument in FY 2027. Copies of the proposed collections of 
information can be obtained by visiting: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/programs/csbg.
    There are no changes proposed to the other versions of the Annual 
Report, which can be found here: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAICList?ref_nbr=202406-0970-004.
    Respondents: State governments, including the District of Columbia, 
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, directly funded 
federally and State-recognized tribes and CSBG eligible entities.

Annual Burden Estimates

    Below is the estimated annual burden for data collection for all 
versions of the CSBG Annual Report, including Tribal reports. Please 
note that there are no changes to the Annual Report 2.1, the Tribal 
Annual Report or the Tribal Short Form. In FY24, States and Tribal 
grant recipients would be required to complete the current versions of 
the Annual Reports.

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                                                   Total number   Average burden
           Instrument              Total number    of responses      hours per     Total burden    Annual burden
                                  of respondents  per respondent     response          hours           hours
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CSBG Annual Report 3.0 (States).              56               2             124          13,888         4,629.3
CSBG Annual Report 3.0 (Eligible           1,000               2             426         852,000         284,000
 Entities)......................

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CSBG Annual Report 2.1 (States).              56               1             198          11,088           3,696
CSBG Annual Report 2.1 (Eligible           1,000               1             493         493,000       164,333.3
 Entities)......................
CSBG Tribal Annual Report.......              24               3             111           7,992           2,664
CSBG Tribal Annual Report Short               30               3              40           3,600           1,200
 Form...........................
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    Total Estimates.............  ..............  ..............  ..............       1,381,568      460,522.60
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    Comments: The Department specifically requests comments on the 
following:
    1. Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance measurement of Federal, State, or local 
agencies.
    2. The quality of the information to be collected.
    3. The clarity of the information to be collected.
    4. Does the information to be collected produce significant burden? 
If so, how could the burden be minimized on respondents, including 
using automated collection techniques or other forms of technology?
    5. The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information.
    6. What, if any, additions, revisions, or modifications to the 
information collection would you suggest?
    Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted 
within 30 days of this publication.
    Authority: 112 Stat. 2729; 42 U.S.C. 9902(2).

Mary C. Jones,
ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-23271 Filed 10-8-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4184-27-P


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