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.