USDA/FNS NEEDS TO KNOW WHAT VENDOR
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WIC STATE AGENCIES ARE USING TO PREVENT,
DETECT, MONITOR AND IMPOSE SANCTIONS FOR WIC OR FRAUD AND SERIOUS
FORMS OF ABUSE, AND IN WHAT TYPES OF SETTINGS SUCH PRACTICES A
USED. THIS INFORMATION WILL ASSIST FNS TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES AND
REGULATIONS TO IMPROVE THE FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT OF
THE WIC PROGRAM.
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.