# Federal Register #2026-19806

NIH Request for Public Comment on Information Collection for Program Evaluation and Performance Management

**Buyer:** National Institutes of Health
**Posted:** September 28, 2026
**Respond By:** October 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-19806

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is requesting public comment on an information collection initiative for program evaluation and performance management.
- Government Buyer:
  - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  - Department of Health and Human Services
- Purpose:
  - Collect information to assess participation, satisfaction, and accomplishments related to NIH programs, processes, products, and services
  - Inform budgeting, program management, planning, and outreach
  - Evaluate effectiveness of NIH leadership, programs, and services
- Stakeholder Input:
  - Includes feedback from various stakeholders involved with NIH
- No Procurement:
  - No products or services are being procured
  - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned
- Unique Requirements:
  - Focused on gathering data for internal evaluation and improvement
  - Seeks public comment to ensure comprehensive input

### Description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of information collection related to customer participation and performance management with NIH programs, processes, products, and services. This clearance will allow assessment of participation, satisfaction, and accomplishments of respondents, and inform budgeting, program management, planning, and outreach initiatives. The information collection is intended to evaluate leadership, programs, and services effectiveness at NIH. Comments on this information collection are due by October 28, 2026.

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