Approved for use through 9/2000 under the condition that the OIG amends the supporting statement to reflect the DoJ's assessment of burden and cost imposed by the advisory opinion process. For the public record, the OIG will submit change pages to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2000
09/30/2000
09/30/1997
500
0
500
5,000
0
5,000
1,000,000,000
0
1,000,000,000
This information collection is required to enable the OIG to issue advisory opinions on Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse issues in response to requests beginning February 21, 1997, as required by section 205(b) of Public Law 104-191.
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.
Information Collection Requirements Contained in 42 CFR Part 1008, Issuance of Advisory Opinions by the OIG and Preliminary Questions