2502-0112 - Supporting Statement 2023

Supporting Statement for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions

Mortgagor's Certification of Actual Cost

OMB Control Number: 2502-0112

Form HUD-92330

JUSTIFICATION

1. Explain the circumstances that make the collection of information necessary. Identify any legal or administrative requirements that necessitate the collection. Attach a copy of the appropriate section of each statute and regulation mandating or authorizing the collection of information. Include a statement regarding the changes for this submission. (Example: The changes for this submittal is as follows or the difference between this submission and the last is as follows....)

The Office of Housing seeks to extend the OMB Clearance approval 2502-0112. Section 227 of the National Housing Act (P.L. 479, 48 Stat. 12 USC, 1701 et. seq), along with sections 200.95 and 891.545, applicable portions of which are attached for reference, requires the certification of costs upon completion of improvements and prior to final endorsement of a mortgage. Section 814 of the Housing Act of 1954 (P.L. 560, 68 Stat., 590, 647, 12 USC, 1701 et. seq) requires the mortgagor to create and maintain records for auditing project costs.

2. Indicate how, by whom, and for what purpose the information is to be used. Except for a new collection, indicate the actual use the agency has made of the information received from the current collection.

Form HUD-92330 is being moved to OMB 2502-0029.

3. Describe whether, and to what extent, the collection of information involves the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses, and the basis for the decision for adopting this means of collection. Also describe any consideration of using information technology to reduce burden.

Multifamily Housing is currently developing a new system to replace the Development Application Processing (DAP).  The Application Underwriting Support System (AUSS) will provide an online portal for the submission of electronic documents to HUD, including the submission of applications for FHA multifamily mortgage insurance.  AUSS will be implemented in fiscal year 2020, at which point these forms will be submitted to HUD via the AUSS online portal.  Until then, these forms will continue to be submitted to HUD via mailed USB drives.

4. Describe efforts to identify duplication. Show specifically why any similar information already available cannot be used or modified for use for the purposes described in Item 2 above

Form HUD-92330 does not result in the duplication of information. This form is required to be submitted only once and the Department has no other form that requires this type of information.

5. If the collection of information impacts small businesses or other small entities (Item 5 of OMB Form 83-I), describe any methods used to minimize burden.

By requiring this information only once upon completion of the project, the Department minimizes the burden on small businesses.

6. Describe the consequence to Federal program or policy activities if the collection is not conducted or is conducted less frequently, as well as any technical or legal obstacles to reducing burden.

The data is used to verify the mortgagor’s percentage of approved costs. Failure to review the cost certification data would result in over insurance of the mortgage in violation of the law and possible claims against the FHA Insurance Fund.

7. Explain any special circumstances that would cause an information collection to be conducted in a manner:

• requiring respondents to report information to the agency more than quarterly.

There are no requirements for respondents to report information to the agency more than quarterly, it is submitted once.

• requiring respondents to prepare a written response to a collection of information in fewer than 30 days after receipt of it.

Respondents are not required to prepare a written response to collection in fewer than 30 days.

requiring respondents to submit more than an original and two copies of any document.

There is no requirement for respondents to submit more than an original and two copies of any document.

• requiring respondents to retain records other than health, medical, government contract, grant-in-aid, or tax records for more than three years.

HUD requires two originals of the form HUD-92330, “Mortgagor’s Certificate of Actual Cost”. The lender submits form to HUD on behalf of the borrower.

• In connection with a statistical survey, that is not designed to produce valid and reliable results than can be generalized to the universe of study.

This collection is not designed or used in connection with a statistical survey.

• requiring the use of a statistical data classification that has not been reviewed and approved by OMB;

This collection does not make use of a statistical data classification.

that includes a pledge of confidentiality that is not supported by authority established in statute or regulation, that is not supported by disclosure and data security policies that are consistent with the pledge, or which unnecessarily impedes sharing of data with other agencies for compatible confidential use; or

There is no requirement for a pledge of confidentiality that is not supported by authority established in HUD’s statue and regulation

• requiring respondents to submit proprietary trade secret, or other confidential information unless the agency can demonstrate that it has instituted procedures to protect the information's confidentiality to the extent permitted by law.

There are no requirements by the respondents to submit proprietary trade secrets, or other confidential information unless the agency can demonstrate that it has instituted procedures to protect the information’s confidential to the extent permitted by law.

There are no special circumstances that require the collection of information to be inconsistent with the guidelines.

8. If applicable, provide a copy and identify the date and page number of publications in the Federal Register of the agency's notice, required by 5 CFR 1320.8(d), soliciting comments on the information collection prior to submission to OMB. Summarize public comments received in response to that notice and describe actions taken by the agency in response to these comments. Specifically address comments received on cost and hour burden. Describe efforts to consult with persons outside the agency to obtain their views on the availability of data, frequency of collection, the clarity of instructions and recordkeeping, disclosure, or reporting format (if any), and on the data elements to be recorded, disclosed, or reported. Consultation with representatives of those from whom information is to be obtained or those who must compile records should occur at least once every 3 years - even if the collection of information activity is the same as in prior periods. There may be circumstances that may preclude consultation in a specific situation. These circumstances should be explained.

In accordance with 5CFR 1320.8(d), this information collection soliciting public comments was announced in the Federal Register on October 7, 2022, Volume 87, No. 194, Pages 61095. (0) Comments received.

HUD is in constant contact with lenders regarding all phases of project applications. Ad hoc comments are taken into consideration in developing processing requirements. Input regarding public burden was received from HUD field staff.

9. Explain any decision to provide any payment or gift to respondents, other than renumeration of contractors or grantees.

No payments or gifts of any kind are provided to respondents.

10. Describe any assurance of confidentiality provided to respondents and the basis for the assurance in statute, regulation, or agency policy.

No assurances of confidentiality have been provided beyond those provisions of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act. The collection does not contain information of sensitive nature.

11. Provide additional justification for any questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered private. This justification should include the reasons why the agency considers the questions necessary, the specific uses to be made of the information, the explanation to be given to persons from whom the information is requested, and any steps to be taken to obtain their consent.

The respondents are not asked questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered private.

12. Provide estimates of the hour burden of the collection of information. The statement should:

* Indicate the number of respondents, frequency of response, annual hour burden, and an explanation of how the burden was estimated. Unless directed to do so, agencies should not conduct special surveys to obtain information on which to base hour burden estimates. Consultation with a sample (fewer than 10) of potential respondents is desirable. If the hour burden on respondents is expected to vary widely because of differences in activity, size, or complexity, show the range of estimated hour burden, and explain the reasons for the variance. Generally, estimates should not include burden hours for customary and usual business practices.

* If this request for approval covers more than one form, provide separate hour burden estimates for each form and aggregate the hour burdens in Item 13 of OMB Form 83-I.

* Provide estimates of annualized cost to respondents for the hour burdens for collections of information, identifying and using appropriate wage rate categories. The cost of contracting out or paying outside parties for information collection activities should not be included here. Instead, this cost should be included in Item 13.

Estimated burden hours and costs to the respondents:

Information Collection	Number of Respondents	Frequency of Responses	Responses per Annum	Burden Hours per Response	Annual Burden Hours	Hourly Cost	Total Annual Cost
Form HUD 92330, including audited balance sheet	1,168	1	1,168	8	9,344	$39.79	$371,797.76

The Estimated hourly rate is based on an Accountant from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2020.

There is no annual cost burden to respondents resulting from the collection of information.

13. Provide an estimate for the total annual cost burden to respondents or recordkeepers resulting from the collection of information. (Do not include the cost of any hour burden shown in Items 12 and 14).

* The cost estimate should be split into two components: (a) a total capital and start-up cost component (annualized over its expected useful life) and (b) a total operation and maintenance and purchase of services component. The estimates should take into account costs associated with generating, maintaining, and disclosing or providing the information. Include descriptions of methods used to estimate major cost factors including system and technology acquisition, expected useful life of capital equipment, the discount rate(s), and the time period over which costs will be incurred. Capital and start-up costs include, among other items, preparations for collecting information such as purchasing computers and software; monitoring, sampling, drilling and testing equipment; and record storage facilities.

* If cost estimates are expected to vary widely, agencies should present ranges of cost burdens and explain the reasons for the variance. The cost of purchasing or contracting out information collections services should be a part of this cost burden estimate. In developing cost burden estimates, agencies may consult with a sample of respondents (fewer than 10), utilize the 60-day pre-OMB submission public comment process and use existing economic or regulatory impact analysis associated with the rulemaking containing the information collection, as appropriate.

* Generally, estimates should not include purchases of equipment or services, or portions thereof, made: (1) prior to October 1, 1995, (2) to achieve regulatory compliance with requirements not associated with the information collection, (3) for reasons other than to provide information or keep records for the government, or (4) as part of customary and usual business or private practices.

14. Provide estimates of annualized costs to the Federal government. Also, provide a description of the method used to estimate cost, which should include quantification of hours, operational expenses (such as equipment, overhead, printing, and support staff), and any other expense that would not have been incurred without this collection of information. Agencies may also aggregate cost estimates from Items 12, 13, and 14 in a single table.

Projected Annual Costs to the Federal Government

Information Collection	Number of Respondents	Frequency of Response	Responses per Responses	Burden Hours per Response	Annual Burden Hours	Hourly Cost	Total Annual Cost
Form HUD 92330, including audited balance sheet	1,168	1	1,168	8	9,344	$47.35	$442,438.40

The hourly rate is based on the Federal Government burden pay for a GS-12/5, $47.35

15. Explain the reasons for any program changes or adjustments reported in Items 13 or 14 of the OMB Form 83-I.

Reinstatement, with change, of previously approved collection for which approval has expired. This collection is being reinstated to be discontinued.

16. For collections of information whose results will be published, outline plans for tabulation and publication. Address any complex analytical techniques that will be used. Provide the time schedule for the entire project, including beginning and ending dates of the collection of information, completion of report, publication dates, and other actions

The collection of information is not scheduled for publication.

17. If seeking approval to not display the expiration date for OMB approval of the information collection, explain the reasons that display would be inappropriate.

HUD will not seek approval to avoid displaying OMB expiration date.

18. Explain each exception to the certification statement identified in Item 19, "Certification for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions," of OMB Form 83-I.

There are no exceptions to the certification statement

B. Collections of Information Employing Statistical Methods

The agency should be prepared to justify its decision not to use statistical methods in any case where such methods might reduce burden or improve accuracy of results. When Item 17 on the Form OMB 83-I is checked, "Yes," the following documentation should be included in the Supporting Statement to the extend that it applies to the methods proposed:

1. Describe (including a numerical estimate) the potential respondent universe and any sampling or other respondent selection methods to be used. Data on the number of entities (e.g., establishments, State and local government units, households, or persons) in the universe covered by the collection and in the corresponding sample are to be provided in tabular form for the universe as a whole and for each of the strata in the proposed sample. Indicate expected response rates for the collection as a whole. If the collection had been conducted previously, include the actual response rate achieved during the last collection.

2. Describe the procedures for the collection of information including:

* Statistical methodology for stratification and sample selection,

* Estimation procedure,

* Degree of accuracy needed for the purpose described in the justification,

* Unusual problems requiring specialized sampling procedures, and

* Any use of periodic (less frequent than annual) data collection cycles to reduce burden.

3. Describe methods to maximize response rates and to deal with issues of non-response. The accuracy and reliability of information collected must be shown to be adequate for intended uses. For collections based on sampling, a special justification must be provided for any collection that will not yield "reliable" data that can be generalized to the universe studied.

4. Describe any tests of procedures or methods to be undertaken. Testing is encouraged as an effective means of refining collections of information to minimize burden and improve utility. Tests must be approved if they call for answers to identical questions from 10 or more respondents. A proposed test or set of test may be submitted for approval separately or in combination with the main collection of information.

5. Provide the name and telephone number of individuals consulted on statistical aspects of the design and the name of the agency unit, contractor(s), grantee(s), or other person(s) who will actually collect and/or analyze the information for the agency.

This collection does not employ statistical methods.

7