The data collection in this package includes requirements associated with the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan [CO-OP] Program, which includes Loan applications; Reconsideration requests and appeals; Loan Agreement acceptance and execution; Milestone updates; Financial reports; Progress reports; Enhanced financial and progress reports; Audits; and Recordkeeping.
CO-OPs are required to provide annual pro forma financial projections to CMS on March 1. At CMS's discretion, the pro forma financial projections may be requested on a semi-annual basis. The guidance for this is included in the semi-annual reporting tool which is submitted to CMS on March 1 and August 15. Pro forma financial projections aid CMS in determining whether a CO-OP is a financial risk. As the lender to the CO-OPs, CMS has a vested interest in a given CO-OP's financial viability. As such, we are requiring an additional reporting requirement to collect pro forma financial projections (including monthly cash flow projections for 18 months from the date of submission) on a quarterly basis. Furthermore, CMS is amending the monthly reporting guidance to clarify current requirements and include additional data elements necessary for CMS to conduct appropriate oversight over the CO-OP program. The additional quarterly reporting requirements will increase the total burden from 89,272 hours annually to 93,320 hours annually. Please note that there is no change in the burden for the additional data elements in the monthly reporting requirements as this information is readily available to the CO-OPs on a monthly basis.
$623,949
No
No
Yes
No
No
Uncollected
Jamaa Hill 301 492-4190
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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.