THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR
FORCE FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REQUIRES THAT ALL ADVANCE PAYMENTS
TO UNIVERSITIES BE MONITORED TO ENSURE THAT CASH MANAGEMENT
ARRANGEMENTS BY THE UNIVERSITIES ARE SATISFACTORY. OF PARTICULAR
CONCERN IS THE AMOUNT OF IDLE CASH ON HAND AND THE LENGTH OF TIME
IT REMAINS IDLE. ORIGINALLY, LEVIED BY LETTER, THE REPORTING
REQUIREMENT IS NOW IMPOSED AS PART OF THE CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE
UNIVERSITIES AND THE AIR FORCE.
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.