Only the
specific program integrity forms included in HCFA's clearance
request are approved for use. No forms other than those previously
approved and in OMB's official files are approved for use by HCFA
Central and Regional Offices.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1983
04/30/1983
1,400
0
0
700
0
0
0
0
0
HCFA'S REGIONAL OFFICES INVESTIGATE
ALLEGATIONS OF FRAUD AND ABUSE AGAINT SUPPLIERS AND PHYSICIANS.
THESE RO FORMS VERIFY SERVICES RENDERED TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES
AND MEDICAID RECIPIENTS BY THE SUPPLIER/PHYSICIAN.
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.