Notice2026-04204
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Next Steps for Tribal TANF Research and Data (New Collection)
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Published
March 3, 2026
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentChildren and Families Administration
Abstract
This proposed information collection will use multiple methods to gather information from Tribal Leaders and Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) leaders, staff, and participants. The purpose of these activities is to gather systematic information directly from Tribal TANF program leaders, staff, and participants about (1) their challenges, successes, and support needs related to Tribal TANF data reporting requirements; and (2) their research and evidence needs related to Tribal TANF program operations. Foremost, ACF will use this information to inform future changes to Tribal TANF data reporting requirements and revisions to accompanying guidance (for example, to improve clarity and address inconsistencies in data definitions), as well as improvements to data-related technical assistance provided to Tribal TANF grantees.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10396-10397]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04204]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Next Steps for Tribal
TANF Research and Data (New Collection)
AGENCY: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration
for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
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SUMMARY: This proposed information collection will use multiple methods
to gather information from Tribal Leaders and Tribal Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) leaders, staff, and participants.
The purpose of these activities is to gather systematic information
directly from Tribal TANF program leaders, staff, and participants
about (1) their challenges, successes, and support needs related to
Tribal TANF data reporting requirements; and (2) their research and
evidence needs related to Tribal TANF program operations. Foremost, ACF
will use this information to inform future changes to Tribal TANF data
reporting requirements and revisions to accompanying guidance (for
example, to improve clarity and address inconsistencies in data
definitions), as well as improvements to data-related technical
assistance provided to Tribal TANF grantees.
DATES: Comments due May 4, 2026.
ADDRESSES: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, the Administration for Children and Families
(ACF) is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the
information collection described above. You can obtain copies of the
proposed collection of information and submit comments by emailing
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9bd4cbc9def2f5fdf4f8f4f7f7fef8eff2f4f5dbfaf8fdb5f3f3e8b5fcf4ed"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a4ebf4f6e1cdcac2cbc7cbc8c8c1c7d0cdcbcae4c5c7c28accccd78ac3cbd2">[email protected]</span></a>. Identify all requests by the title of
the information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Description: This information collection is designed to gather
systematic information directly from Tribal TANF program leaders,
staff, and participants about (1) their challenges, successes, and
support needs related to Tribal TANF data reporting requirements; and
(2) their research and evidence needs related to Tribal TANF program
operations. Foremost, ACF will use this information to inform future
changes to Tribal TANF data reporting requirements and revisions to
accompanying guidance (for example, to improve clarity and address
inconsistencies in data definitions), as well as improvements to data-
related technical assistance provided to Tribal TANF grantees. The
information collection will use talking circles, a survey, individual
interviews, and direct observations. The goal is to thoughtfully
mitigate a long-standing burdensome requirement into a more efficient
and sustainable data collection process that yields reliable and
higher-quality information actionable to both Tribal TANF programs, to
inform program operations, and ACF in monitoring program compliance and
performance. Additionally, the information will be used to inform
future OPRE-sponsored research activities so that they yield
information that enables Tribal TANF programs to engage in evidence-
informed decision-making around program implementation
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to ultimately serve their communities better and improve participant
outcomes. Respondents: Tribal leaders, Tribal TANF program leaders,
Tribal TANF staff, past and current Tribal TANF participants.
Annual Burden Estimates
Data collection efforts are expected to take place over about 2.5
years. Annual burden estimates have been calculated for a 3-year
request to account for potential delays.
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Number of
Number of responses per
respondents respondent Average burden Total burden Annual burden
Instrument (total over (total over per response (in hours) (in hours)
request request (in hours)
period) period)
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Instrument 1: Talking Circle 32 1 2 64 21
Facilitator's Guide--Knowledge
Development....................
Instrument 2: Talking Circle 48 1 2 96 32
Facilitator's Guide--Data Needs
Assessment.....................
Instrument 3: Tribal TANF Data 76 1 0.5 38 13
Needs Assessment Survey........
Instrument 4: Knowledge Sharing 10 1 1.5 15 5
Visit Interview Protocol--
Tribal TANF Program Leaders....
Instrument 5: Knowledge Sharing 10 1 1.5 15 5
Visit Interview Protocol--Data
Staff..........................
Instrument 6: Knowledge Sharing 10 1 1.5 15 5
Visit Data Observation
(Learning Exchange) Worksheet..
Instrument 7: Knowledge Sharing 40 1 2 80 27
Visit Talking Circle
Facilitator's Guide--Staff.....
Instrument 8: Knowledge Sharing 40 1 2 80 27
Visit Talking Circle
Facilitator's Guide -
Participants...................
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Estimated Total Annual .............. .............. .............. .............. 135
Burden Hours:..............
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Comments: The Department specifically requests comments on (a)
whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether
the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (c) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information
to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection
of information on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted
within 60 days of this publication.
Authority: Sec. 412 of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1310], as
amended by P.L. 104-193.
Mary C. Jones,
ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-04204 Filed 3-2-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4184-07-P
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