STATE AGENCIES ADMINISTERING THE
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN
(WIC) USE THE FNS-498 TO REPORT TO THE FOO AND NUTRITION SERVICE
THE FINANCIAL AND PROGRAM DATA REQUIRED BY SECTI 17 OF THE CHILD
NUTRITION ACT OF 1966 AS AMENDED BY P.L. 95-627. THE THE FOOD AND
NUTRITION SERVICE USES THIS INFORMATION TO MEASURE PROGRA RESULTS,
MANAGE PROGRAM FUNDS, AND EVALUATE STATE AGENCIES' PERFORMANC UNDER
THEIR GRANTS.
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.