THIS SURVEY WILL IDENTIFY AUTOMATED
PREPAYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATIO TECHNIQUES IN EXISTENCE IN THE
STATES FOR MEDICAID, FOOD STAMPS, AFDC AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
BENEFIT PROGRAMS. THE INFORMATION GATHERED WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP
AND SHARE DATA ON CURRENT AUTOMATED PREVENTION TECHNIQUES WITH
STATE AND LOCAL MANAGERS TO AID THEM IN IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE
FRONT-END ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION SYSTEMS.
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.