Federal Register #0970-0157

Request for Public Comment on Tribal TANF Program Guidance Revision

This opportunity involves a request for public comment from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regarding the extension and revision of guidance for the Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program (Form 123). - Government Buyer: - Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Purpose: - Seeking public input on a proposed 3-year extension and revision of the Tribal TANF Program guidance (Form 123, OMB #0970-0157) - The guidance is used by Indian tribes to submit mandatory TANF Tribal Plans for federal review and grant eligibility - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is not a solicitation for goods or services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The revision aims to clarify and streamline instructions, reducing the estimated response time for tribes by 33% - Public comments are requested on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection process - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (federal office)

Description

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a 3-year extension of the Guidance for the Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program, Form 123. The statutory requirements remain unchanged, but ACF proposes revisions to the instructions for clarification and streamlining. These revisions are expected to reduce response time by 33 percent. The guidance is used by Indian tribes to submit a TANF Tribal Plan outlining how the program will be administered and operated, which is reviewed by the Secretary of HHS for approval and eligibility determination.

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