States will be requested to complete
and submit the survey which is intended to identify methods and
promising practices for identifying, reporting, tracking, and
resolving incidents of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The
results of the survey will also be used to review the strengths and
weaknesses of each state’s incident management system and will
inform guidance to help ensure states comply with sections
1902(a)(30)(A) and 1915(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security
Act.
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.