This collection of information is necessary to enable OTS to determine whether a savings association has implemented a program reasonably designed to assure and monitor compliance with the currency recordkeeping and reporting requirements established by Federal statute and U.S. Department of Treasury regulations.
The burden hours for this information collection increased 7,080 hours (from 23,520 to
30,600 hours). This is due to an anticipated revision of savings associations policies and procedures based on the release of a revised FFIEC BSA/AML Examination Manual in 2010. The revised FFIEC BSA/AML Examination Manual provides information on new regulatory requirements and guidance issued since the prior update, and supervisory expectations related to BSA/AML obligations.
OTS examiners review the written procedures during regularly scheduled examinations in order to ensure the implementation of adequate systems for complying with the BSA and its implementing regulations.
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.