CSBG Annual Report OMB Clearance Process:

Call for Engagement and Feedback

The Office of Community Services (OCS) has announced proposed revisions to the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Annual Report, which have been posted to the Federal Register for public review and comment. These changes are part of the OMB clearance process and will modify the reporting process. For a detailed overview of these revisions, please refer to the official announcement from OCS.

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/policy-guidance/acf-ocs-csbg-dcl-24-09-annual-report-30-revisions

The 60 day public comment period is currently open, and network feedback is needed. To submit formal public comments directly to OCS, please visit the Federal Register  https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/22/2024-08549/proposed-information-collection-activity-community-services-block-grant-csbg-annual-progress-report  notice and follow the instructions under the “Comments” section. Comments should be submitted to infocollection@acf.hhs.gov by June 21, 2024.

The National Community Action Partnership (NCAP) is calling on all network members thoroughly review these proposed changes and provide their valuable feedback directly to OCS. Your input is crucial in ensuring that the final revisions to the CSBG Annual Report reflect the needs and perspectives of our entire network. NCAP encourages each network member to submit individual comments, which allow you to share your unique context and explain how the proposed changes will specifically impact your organization. This personalized feedback is essential, as it helps OCS understand the diverse experiences and needs across our network.

To aid in your review, please refer to the following resources:

· Dear Colleague Letter  https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/policy-guidance/acf-ocs-csbg-dcl-24-09-annual-report-30-revisions

· Proposed CSBG Annual Report 3.0 https://www.acf.hhs.gov/system/files/documents/ocs/Attachment%20A-CSBG%20Annual%20Report%203.0_Corrected_0.pdf

· Service to Outcome Plan https://www.acf.hhs.gov/system/files/documents/ocs/Attachment%20B-Service%20to%20Outcome%20Plan.pdf

· Indicator Disposition Report  https://www.acf.hhs.gov/system/files/documents/ocs/Attachment%20C-Indicator%20Disposition%20Report.pdf

NCAP Hosting Feedback Forum

May 29th at 4 PM ET | 3 PM CT | 2 PM MT | 1 PM PT

NCAP will be hosting a CSBG Annual Report Feedback Forum on May 29th at 4 PM ET (3 PM CT | 2 PM MT | 1 PM PT) to gather network insights and opinions that will shape NCAP’s formal national comments on the proposed changes. We invite you to join us and contribute to this important discussion. Click here to register.

We Want to Hear From You!

In addition to the feedback forum, NCAP has launched a brief survey to capture network feedback. Your responses will help us collect a wide range of perspectives and ensure that our comments to OCS are representative of the entire Community Action network. Please note that this survey is intended to gather feedback for NCAP’s internal use and does not replace the process of making formal public comments.

Take the brief 10-minute survey here.

If you have specific feedback, need more information, or have any questions, please contact us at csbg@communityactionpartnership.com.

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