Approved for use
through 8/93 under the condition that no later than 4/93 HCFA meets
with OMB and provides written information for the public record: 1)
that further justifies burden estimates for each of these Forms,
particularly in the context of public comment claiming these
estimates have been understated; 2) that evaluates whether the
burden imposed by MSP, EDP, and claims breakouts are excessive,
takin into account existing contractor data systems; and 3) the
practical utility of estimated data and monthly reporting in
fulfilling HCFA/BPO responsibilities in Federal contractor
management.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1993
08/31/1993
06/30/1993
1,462
0
1,462
80,016
0
80,016
0
0
0
THE MEDICARE CONTRACTOR ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET AND COST REPORTING FORMS ARE MULTI-USE FINANCIAL MANAGMENT
FORMS COMPLETED MONTHLY, QUARTERLY, ANNUALLY BY MEDICARE
INTERMEDIARIES AND CARRIERS. HCFA USES THE INFORMATION TO REIMBURSE
THE INTERMEDIARIES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS A TO PREPARE THE BUDGET
FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR.
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.