THIS REPORT IS
APPROVED ON THE CONDITION THAT STATES MAY NOT BE REQUIR TO SUBMIT
THE MQC STATISTICAL REPORT UNTIL SUCH TIME AS WORKING SOFT WARE IS
AVAILABLE TO THE STATES TO PRODUCE THESE REPORTS AUTOMATICALLY FROM
THEIR DATA BASE. WHEN HCFA HAS MADE SUCH SOFTWARE AVAILABLE, STATES
SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THESE REPORTS FOR THE CURRENT AS WELL
AS PAST REPORTING PERIODS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1984
12/31/1984
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THE MQC STATISTICAL REPORTS ARE A
USEFUL DEVICE IN CARRYING OUT THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE MQC
SYSTEM - REDUCING DOLLAR LOSSES IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICAID.
THEY PROVIDE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE MAJOR CAUSES OF ERROR,
SIGNIFYING WHERE STATES SHOULD DIRECT THEIR CORRECTIVE ACTION
EFFORTS.
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.