ACF Seeks Feedback on Unchanged Program Monitoring Paperwork
Published Date: 5/6/2026
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Summary
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) wants to keep collecting info from groups that get federal money to make sure programs are working well and funds are used right. They’re not changing the rules, just updating how much time it takes to gather this info. If you’re a recipient of ACF funds, this affects you, and comments are due by July 6, 2026.
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ACF Continues Grantee Monitoring Collections
The Administration for Children and Families will continue collecting standardized monitoring information from entities that receive ACF federal funds to assess program and business management performance. There are no changes to the terms of the generic clearance, but ACF updated burden estimates (Total annual ongoing burden = 4,112 hours; estimated future requests annual burden = 11,100 hours) and is soliciting comments by July 6, 2026.
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