SUBMITTAL OF THE FNS-209 REPORT BY
STATE AGENCIES IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FNS WITH INFORMATION
NECESSARY TO DETERMINE PROGRAM LOSSES, FOR AGENCY SHARING OF
RECOVERIES FOR FRAU CLAIMS AGAINST HOUSEHOLDS, AND FOR OFFSETTING
STATE'S SHARE OF CLAIMS RECOVERIES IN ORDER TO RECOVER FUNDS DUE
FNS AS A RESULT OF A STATE GRANTING AN INCOME EXCLUSION FOR CERTAIN
CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS.
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.