FORM FNS-44, MONTHLY REPORT OF THE
CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM AND SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR
CHILDREN IS PREPARED BY STATE AGENCIES AND US BY FNS TO DETERMINE
THE LEVEL OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS SUBMITTED BY STATES AND TO ASSESS
PROGRAM GROWTH. WITHOUT THESE FORMS, FNS WOULD HAVE NO MEANS
WHEREBY PAYMENTS TO STATES COULD BE ADJUSTED TO COINCIDE WITH
CUMULATIVE EXPENDITURES BY STATES.
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.