OMB endorses the
concept of this survey, as amended by IMS' 12/19/90 memorandum. One
hour of burden is allocated. At IMS' earlie convenience, it should
resubmit the package, addressing the following: o IMS should add a
set of questions regarding the GOS program's impa on meeting the
broad programmatic goals outlined in IMS' governing statute. These
questions will lend a statistically valid foundation t IMS'
analysis of how this program benefits the museum-going public. Such
an empirical base already underlies IMS' analysis of how grants
benefit the administrative operations of recipient museums. o IMS
should establish non-response follow-up efforts that ensure an 80%
response rate, to provide statistical reliability. o IMS should
assess the utility of questions to which the respondent addresses
the usefulness or clarity of an IMS action or requirement under the
GOS program. IMS should add follow-up questions in the categories
it finds most important, regarding why respondents have arrived at
such a judgement. This information will add utility t the survey,
as IMS will be able to take more comprehensive actions in
reinforcing or modifying the GOS program. o IMS should submit all
revised questions or justifications to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1991
09/30/1991
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INFORMATION NEEDED TO MEASURE
EFFECTIVENESS OF GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT PROGRAM AND INDICATE HOW
IT CAN BE IMPROVED. INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR STATISTICAL
ANALYSIS. RESPONDENTS ARE A SAMPLE OF MUSEUM DIRECTORS NUMBERING
APPROXIMATELY 140.
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.