The information contained in the annual reports and recertification application requests is required for the yearly certification/recertification of the current 49 state Medicaid Fraud Control Units by the Office of Inspector General (OIG). The information collected is reviewed and evaluated by the OIG to insure that federal matching grant funds to the Units are only expended for allowable costs incurred by the Units. The OIG also uses the information to determine if a particular state unit or units' needs technical assistance.
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.