Federal Register #09800375

HHS Updates System of Records for TANF Data Oversight and Compliance

This notice from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA), announces updates to the system of records for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) data. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Office of Family Assistance (OFA) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement request. - No products or services are being requested or procured. - Key updates to the system of records include: - Expanded authority references for data collection and use - Revised purposes to clarify eligibility requirements for TANF - Addition of new oversight activities such as program integrity reviews, audits, and monitoring - Emphasis on compliance, data accuracy, and security, including adherence to federal information security standards - The system contains data from TANF grantee agencies in states, territories, and Tribal organizations, as well as verification data from other government entities. - Requirements focus on data management, compliance, and security, not on procurement of goods or services.

Description

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is updating an existing system of records maintained by the Office of Family Assistance (OFA) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The system, identified as No. 09-80-0375, pertains to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) data. It contains data about TANF clients collected from grantee agencies in states, territories, and Tribal organizations, as well as verification information from these agencies and other government entities. The updates aim to ensure compliance with TANF program requirements through oversight activities including program integrity reviews, audits, and monitoring.

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