OMB approves this information collection, under the condition stated by NEH that survey data do not constitute sufficient grounds for non-awardal of a grant. NEH uses this survey to determine which grantees merit examination of their organizational capacity. The survey is used primarily for the media arts program, in which audits have discovered that certain categories of grantees have posed problems related to financial accountability.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1993
12/31/1993
01/31/1991
30
0
30
15
0
8
0
0
0
THE ORGANIZATIONAL SURVEY IS A FORM WHICH REQUESTS BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON PROSPECTIVE GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS. THE NEH WILL REQUIRE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO SUBMIT A COMPLETED "ORGANIZATIONAL SURVEY WHEN THE ORGANIZATION HAS NEVER BEFORE RECEIVED AN NEH GRANT AND/OR WHEN THE NEH STAFF HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S VIABILITY OR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.
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.