THE HEALTH CARE FINANCING
ADMINISTRATION NEEDS TO SECURE FINANCIAL INFORMATION REGARDING
MEDICARE BENEFITS FROM ITS 84 CONTRACTORS FOR INCLUSION IN ITS
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERS ACT AND FOR QUARTERLY REPORTING TO THE
U.S. TREASURY ON THE SF-220 SERIES OF FINANCIAL REPORTS.
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.