THIS CONTRACT WILL DETERMINE THE COSTS
OF PROVIDING MEALS TO ELDERLY PERSONS UNDER TITLE III(C) AND
ACCOUNT FOR THE VARIATION IN THOSE COSTS. A SAMPLE OF 120 PROJECTS
WILL BE VISITED TO OBTAIN COST DATA THROUGH AN EXAMINATION OF
PROJECT RECORDS. MEAL SAMPLES WILL BE SUBMITTED FOR LABORATORY
ANALYSES. FINDINGS WILL IDENTIFY AREAS WHERE COSTS CONTAINMENT
MEASURES MAY BE INTRODUCED, AND TO THE LEGISLATIVE MANDATE TO
ANALYZE DIFFERENCES IN UNIT COSTS BETWEE
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.