The "Benefit
Appeals" report is approved through September 1987. DOL should
again consider the need for monthly reporting of this data in light
of any changes to the report produced by the Administrative Finance
Initiative, and discuss this consideration in the next request for
approval of this report.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1987
09/30/1987
07/31/1986
636
0
636
2,544
0
2,544
0
0
0
THIS REPORT IS USED TO MONITOR THE
BENEFIT APPEALS PROCESS, TO EVALUAT COMPLIANCE WITH APPEALS
PROMPTNESS STANDARDS AND TO DEVELOP PLANS FOR REMEDIAL ACTION. THE
REPORT IS ALSO NEEDED FOR BUDGETING AND FOR WORKLOAD
FIGURES.
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.