THIS ANNUAL DATA COLLECTION IS
REQUIRED TO PROVIDE TIMELY AND ACCURATE DATA ON FEDERAL CIVILIAN
SALARIES AND WAGES TO OPM'S COMPENSATION GROUP FOR UTILIZATION IN
CALCULATION OF THE FEDERAL PAY LINE AND MANAGEMENT OF OTHER REGULAR
AND SPECIAL PAY PROGRAMS. IT ALSO PROVIDE THE DATA BASE FOR
CONGRESSIONAL AND PUBLIC INTEREST GROUP ANALYSES OF FEDERAL
PAY.
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.