Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) require CPD to account for expenses accrued by its grantees that have not yet been expended. CPD does not require its grantees to report accrued expenses. Accordingly, CPD has developed methodologies for estimating accrued expenses for each of its programs. HUD OIG audits our financial reports. OIG has stated that CPD must validate these estimates of accrued expenses periodically, pursuant to Federal Financial Accounting Technical Release 12 (TR12)
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.