The overriding concept driving the
request of this information from the public is the security of our
financial system, Delphi, based upon the COTS Oracle Federal
Financials applications. The Delphi eInvoicing module will enable
the electronic submission of payment requests from Grantees and
Suppliers. The primary guidance causing this collection is OMB
M-04-04, E-Authentication Guidance for Federal Agencies, 12/16/03.
Specific direction comes from NIST Special Publication 800-63-1,
12/08/08, and DOT CIO Guidance 2009-0002, e-Authentication and
Access Control 05/04/09. This collection requires a one-time
response from each individual. As new grants and contracts are
awarded, new users requiring access to the Delphi eInvoicing system
would complete the account request forms and have them notarized.
Any user that has already completed the process would not be
required to resubmit the forms. The implementation of Delphi
eInvoicing supports the DOT Strategic Goal of Organizational
Excellence. By allowing Suppliers and Grantees to enter payment
requests, the Department can achieve workload efficiencies, provide
better service and better control over budget execution, a better
approval workflow, and allow better adherence to payment due dates.
For the end-user, they will have a more robust and efficient
interaction with the Department, by uploading their invoices
directly to our system, having visibility to available funds,
request approvals, and payment information.
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.