FOOD STAMP REGULATIONS PART
273.18(F)(2) MANDATES THAT EACH STATE SUBM MONTHLY A FORM FNS-209
TO DETAIL THE STATE'S ACTIVITIES RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST
HOUSEHOLDS. THIS SUBMITTAL OF THIS REPORT IS REQUIRED PROVIDE FNS
WITH THE NUMBER OF CLAIMS ESTABLISHED AGAINST HOUSEHOLDS A THE
AMOUNT OF FUNDS RECOVERED DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD. THIS DATA
USED IN THE DETERMINATION OF PROGRAM LOSSES AND FOR STATE SHARING
OF RECOVERIES FOR FRAUD CLAIMS.
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.