Vocational Rehabilitation Financial Report (RSA-17) Information Collection Extension

The U.S. Department of Education, through its Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), is seeking public comment on a proposed extension of the currently approved information collection for the Vocational Rehabilitation Financial Report, known as RSA-17. This action is taken in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, which requires federal agencies to periodically review and renew their approved data collection instruments. The RSA-17 is a standardized financial reporting form used by state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies to report expenditures, revenues, and other financial data related to federally funded VR programs. These programs assist individuals with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining, maintaining, or regaining employment. The collected data is used by RSA to monitor program performance, ensure proper use of federal funds, and inform policy decisions. The proposed extension does not introduce any changes to the existing form or reporting requirements — it is a routine administrative renewal to maintain the legal authorization for continued data collection. The agency is inviting public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection before submitting the renewal request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). State agencies and other stakeholders have 60 days from the publication date (March 27, 2026) to submit comments regarding the usefulness, clarity, or administrative burden of the RSA-17 reporting requirements.

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