THERE CURRENTLY IS NO UNIFORM SYSTEM
OF FINANCIAL CONTROL OVER DOLLARS EXPENDED UNDER DEMONSTRATION
PROJECTS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID WAIVERS. THEREFORE, HCFA, ORD
HAS DEVELOPED A REPORT THAT REQUIRES AWARDEES OF GRANTS,
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS TO REPORT ACTUAL EXPENDITURE
DATA DIRECTLY TO ORD. THE INFORMATION COLLECTED IS FOR USE IN
IMMEDIATELY ALERTING SENIOR OFFICIALS TO FINANCIAL PROBLEM AREAS IN
WHICH CONTINUATION
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.