We have approved
this information collection for four additional months so that the
information may continue to be collected while the following
concerns are addressed. First, this collection was originally
intended to continue for only three years, which ended in December
1989. In our previous review, we noted, "The form should not be
resubmitted to OMB for approval." Yet this request asks for an
additional three years without any explanation for why this
collection must go on. In fact, the request says that States have
taken action to avoid fraud since this collection began. If the
situation has changed, why does the Department need to continue
this collection? Second, we asked that any alternate data
collections be based on an evaluation of the quality and uses of
the data collected under this control number. There is no evidence
that this evaluation has been done. Third, prior to resubmission,
the Department shall ensure that the OIG agrees that this
collection is effective and needed.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1990
06/30/1990
03/31/1990
53
0
53
424
0
424
0
0
0
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE INTERNAL FRAUD
DATA INCREASED AUTOMATION OF UI FUNCTIONS AND TEMPORARY STAFF HAVE
HEIGHTENED SESA VULNERABILITY TO INTERNAL FRAUD, MAKING INTERNAL
SECURITY AMONG THE HIGH PRIORITIES IN THE PAYMENT CONTROL AREA. ETA
9000 WILL HELP SESAS ASSESS ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL CONTROLS AND
PROVIDE UIS WITH IMPORTANT DATA TO ASSESS NATION UI INTERNAL
SECURITY OPERATIONS.
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.