VA needs the information in order to
adequately supervise benefits paid to fiduciaries of incompetent
beneficiaries. This form is for completion by financial
institutions, upon request from fiduciaries who must include the
certification with accountings to be submitted to VA. The
information is needed by VA to verify financial information
furnished by fiduciary on accountgs. It is a mechanism to assist in
the detection of fraud, waste and abuse of beneficiaries'
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.