Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP) require CPD to account for expenses accrued by
its grantees that have not yet been expended. CPD does not require
its grantees to report accrued expenses. Accordingly, CPD has
developed methodologies for estimating accrued expenses for each of
its programs. HUD OIG audits our financial reports. OIG has stated
that CPD must validate these estimates of accrued expenses
periodically, pursuant to Federal Financial Accounting Technical
Release 12 (TR12)
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.