USED TO DETERMINE ON A MONTHLY BASIS
THE LEVEL OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS SUBMITTED BY THE STATES AS AN
ONGOING AND CUMULATIVE PROCESS. THESE REPORTS ARE USED TO ASSESS
PROGRAM GROWTH, DELINEATE MEAL TYPES SERVED BY SPONSORS, AND TO
TABULATE DATA REGARDING THE NUMBER OF MEALS (BY TYPE) SERVED UNDER
THE VARIOUS REIMBURSEMENT STRUCTURES.
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.