Federal Register #2026-07476

SAMHSA PATH Program Evaluation Information Collection – Public Comment Opportunity

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection for the federally mandated evaluation of the Projects for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness (PATH) Program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is an information collection and evaluation activity, not a procurement of goods or commercial services. - Products/Services Requested: - Evaluation of the PATH Program, including: - Web surveys of 56 State PATH Contacts (SPCs) - Site visits to selected grantees and providers - Consumer focus groups and interviews - Assessment of program performance, compliance, outputs, outcomes, and challenges - No part numbers or material quantities are involved - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The evaluation is federally mandated and supports oversight to ensure PATH grantee expenditures align with legislative requirements - Public comment is specifically requested on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - Activities are conducted once per triennial evaluation cycle - Places of Performance and Government Facilities: - SAMHSA offices at 5600 and 5630 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD - Transportation Security Administration, Springfield, VA (not directly related to PATH evaluation) - No material procurement, hardware, or software is involved in this opportunity

Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announces a proposed collection of information related to the Evaluation of the Projects for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness (PATH) Program. This evaluation involves web surveys and site visits to assess program performance, compliance, and outcomes, with the goal of improving program management and policy development. Public comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection. The evaluation supports federally mandated oversight to ensure PATH grantees' expenditures align with legislative requirements.

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