Approved as
amended by ED's 7/26/95 memorandum to OMB. In addition, ED will
ensure that investment strategies recommended as a result of this
study will be those that do not erode under inflation and do not
expose the institution to undue risk. Also, ED shall provide OMB
with a dissemination plan that is appropriate given the study
findings, to maximize the utility of the published results, prior
to public release of those findings.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1998
08/31/1998
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The Department of Education needs to
collect information on the investment practices of developing
postsecondary institutions, so as to help endowment challenge
grantees make more effective use of title III funds. Data from this
survey will help colleges improve investment performance.
Respondents are postsecondary institutions eligible for title III
funds.
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.