THIS DATA COLLECTION IS NECESSARY AS A
RECORDKEEPING DEVICE FOR BOTH INDIVIDUAL CASE CONTROL AND ALSO
OVERALL WORKLOAD CONTROL. IT IS RELEVANT IN LIGHT OF CURRENT
INTENSE INTEREST IN MEDICAID ABUSE DETECTION AND PREVENTION
ACTIVITIES. THE DATA WILL ALSO BE USED BY THE PROGRAM INTEGRITY
REGIONAL OFFICES AND CENTRAL OFFICE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANALYSIS OF
PATTERNS AND TRENDS IN THE ABUSE AREA
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.