THE COST REPORT WILL ENSURE PROPER
PAYMENTS BY THE FISCAL INTERMEDIARY TO THE PROVIDER FOR MEDICARE
COVERED SERVICES. THE FISCAL INTERMEDIAR ALSO USES THE COST REPORT
IN DECIDING WHETHER TO AUDIT THE RECORDS OF THE PROVIDER. IN
ADDITION, THE FISCAL INTERMEDIARY EXTRACTS DATA FROM THE COST
REPORT FOR TRANSMISSION TO HCFA USED FOR MAKING
PROJECTIONS.
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.