IN ORDER TO PROPERLY ADMINISTER THE
SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT ACT, AS AMENDED, IT IS ABSOLUTELY
ESSENTIAL THAT ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDING MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION BE SUBMITTED. THESE REPORTS CONTAIN THE INFORMATION
REQUIRED TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER LICENSEES ARE CONFORMING TO
PROVISIONS OF THE ACT, AS DETERMINED BY FINANCIAL ANALYSIS. THE
ACCOUNT CLASSIFICATION IS DESCRIBED IN APPENDIX C OF CFR PART
107-SBA RULES AND REGULATIONS.
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.