This information
collection is approved through 12-92 under the following condition:
HCFA shall provide OMB with documentation and analysis that
justifies the sample sizes used for the States under MEQC. OMB
recommends that HCFA further examine the sample sizes through
cost-benefit anaysis, comparing the cost to the States and Federal
government of changing the sample sizes, to the savings resulting
from the increased accuracy in our eligibility determination
oversight.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1992
12/31/1992
08/31/1991
55
0
55
2,640
0
2,640
0
0
0
THE STATE MEQC SAMPLING PLAN IS
NECESSARY FOR HCFA TO MONITOR THE STATES' OPERATION OF THE MEQC
SYSTEM THE SAMPLING PLAN INCLUDES ALL DATA INVOLVED IN THE STATE'S
SAMPLE SELECTION PROCESS--POPULATION SIZES & SAMPLE FRAME
LISTS, SAMPLE SIZES SAMPLE SELECTION PROCEDURES AND CLAIMS
COLLECTION PROCEDURES.
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.