PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION cpp monitoring stmt 1-14-09 (Part B)

COLLECTION OF INFORMATION EMPLOYING STATISTICAL METHODS, CPP Monthly Survey

1. Potential Respondent Universe

The respondent universe for this collection of information will be the 20 largest institutions ranked by TAPR CPP capital as of January 8, 2009.

2. Statistical methodology for collection and sample selection, estimation procedure, and periodic cycles.

There is no sample collection. The information will be collected from the entire universe of potential respondents (see question 1). Following data collection and cleaning, data will be analyzed. There will be no estimation of this data set either to the entire universe of financial institutions or to the complete set of institutions receiving CPP capital. This information will be collected monthly.

3. Methods to Maximize Response Rates

The respondent universe will be required to participate. The response rate will be measured and non-response will be followed up by the Office of Financial Security within the Department of the Treasury.

4. Describe any tests of procedures or methods to be undertaken.

There will not be a pre-test for this survey.

5. Individuals Involved in Statistical Consultation and Information Collection

Currently the information collection will be handled by Whitney Bull of the OFS. Statistical consultation will occur through the CRO and the heads of the different areas within OFS.