HHS SAMHSA Requests Comments on Routine Data Gathering
Published Date: 8/10/2026
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SAMHSA extends grant monitoring collection
SAMHSA is requesting an extension of OMB generic clearance number 0930-0395 so it can continue collecting standardized monitoring information from its grant recipients. The collections support oversight of grants that provide prevention, harm reduction, treatment, recovery support services, and training/technical assistance for substance use and mental health providers.
Estimated annual paperwork burden and costs
SAMHSA estimates the annual respondent burden for these monitoring collections at 20,000 respondents submitting 28,000 responses totaling 180,000 hours and $3,600,000 in respondent time costs (using $30/hour). The agency breaks this down (for example) as: Progress Report Template — 4,000 responses × 8 hours = 32,000 hours ($960,000); Interim Progress Reports — 5,000 responses × 6 hours = 30,000 hours ($900,000); Grant Closeouts — 1,000 responses × 10 hours = 10,000 hours ($300,000); Site Visit Report Template — 4,000 responses × 6 hours = 24,000 hours ($720,000); Other — 4,000 responses × 6 hours = 24,000 hours ($720,000).
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