Approved
consistent with ED's memo of 2/18/99. In addition, the following
term of clearance applies: If a full scale survey is implemented,
ED will provide respondents with an electronic reporting option. In
the event that ED cannot provide this option, ED will submit an
analysis in the OMB clearance package for the full scale survey
detailing why an electronic option was not provided.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2000
02/29/2000
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658
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This field test would test the
procedures and a instrument for collecting public school-level
expenditure data from public district financial officers and
private school finance data from private school business officers.
Currently national school-level finance data are not available from
any source. The public school component will satisfy the mandate
from Congress for the development of school-level expenditure data
collection. School-level expenditure data would allow for the
comparison of per public expenditures, instructional and
instructional support expenditures, and some program....
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.