USDA STUDIES HAVE DISCLOSED WIDESPREAD
FRAUD AND ABUSE BY APPLICANTS O FREE AND REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL
MEALS. P.L. 97-35 MANDATES THAT USDA PILOT TEST POCEDURES THAT WILL
REDUCE FRAUD AND ABUSE. THE RESULTS OF THE INFORMATION COLLECTION
WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE IMPACT, COST EFFECTIVENESS, AND
FEASIBILITY OF THE ERROR REDUCING PROCEDURES.
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.