THE PAYROLL RECORDS OF THE SAMPLE
PUBLIC EMPLOYERS ARE EXAMINED TO DETERMINE IF THOSE EMPLOYEES WHO
ARE COVERED FOR SOCIAL SECURITY PURPOSES UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH
THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ARE CORRECTLY BEING
REPORTED AND CONVERSELY THOSE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT COVERED FOR
SOCIAL SECURITY PURPOSES ARE NOT BEING REPORTED.
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.