State Dept Seeks Comments on Risk Data Paperwork
Published Date: 3/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of State wants to keep collecting info from contractors and grantees to help manage risks better. They’re asking for public feedback by May 18, 2026, before renewing this paperwork, which takes about 1.5 hours per response. This update won’t cost you money but helps keep things safe and smooth for everyone involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Contractor/Grantee Information Burden
If you are a potential contractor or grantee, the State Department is asking you to submit form DS-4184 with information about your directors, officers, and key employees using an electronic form. The Department estimates 7,000 respondents, an average of 1 hour and 30 minutes per response, and a total paperwork burden of 10,500 hours; responding is listed as voluntary. The Department is seeking public comments on this collection through May 18, 2026.
Background Vetting Using External Databases
If you apply for State funding as a contractor or grantee, the information you provide about directors, officers, and key employees will be compared to commercial, public, and U.S. government databases. The Department says this screening is used to determine whether an entity or individual presents a national security risk to State-funded activities.
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