THE HUD-274 IS USED BY HUD TO REQUEST
RECIPIENTS OF LOAN OR GRANT FUNDS TO DESIGNATE A DEPOSITARY THAT
THEY WISH TO RECEIVE FUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH HUD PROGRAMS. THIS IS
AN INTERNAL CONTROL INSTITUTED TO SAFEGUARD FEDERAL FUNDS AS WELL
AS PROVIDING A SERVICE TO RECIPIENT BY SENDING LOAN OR GRANT FUNDS
DIRECTLY TO THE DEPOSITARY OF THEIR CHOICE VS. SENDING FUNDS TO
THEIR PLACE OF BUSINESS AND THEN THE RECIPIENT HAVING TO MAKE THE
DEPOSIT.
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.