THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS STUDY IS TO
PROVIDE INFORMED GUIDANCE TO AOAREGARDING PRACTICAL TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE STRATEGIES AND POTENTIAL MANAGEMENT INITATIVES WHICH
HAVE THE PROMISE OF FACILITATING MORE WIDESPREAD USE OF PERFORMANCE
BASED CONTRACTING WITHIN THE AGENCY NETWORK. INFORMATION WILL BE
COLLECTED THROUGH A TELEPHONE SURVEY OF 271 AREA AGENCIES ON
AGING.
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.