As DOL has
requested, approved without change for one year to allow additional
time to develop revisions in the BQC program.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1996
09/30/1996
08/31/1995
812
0
0
133,900
0
133,900
0
0
0
An extension of the existing BQC data
collection with no change in size or methods. The BQC program
provides reliable estimates of the accuracy of benefit payments in
the unemployment insurance program and identifies the sources of
mispayments so that their causes can be eliminated.
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.