The next clearance package should describe steps taken to reduce or improve the accuracy of the 93 hour burden for the Central Collection F33. The package should also describe efforts undertaken collaboratively with the National Center for Education Statistics to examine the current data elements and process for collection compared with the NCES' National Public Education Finance Survey (NPEFS) to ensure that all opportunities to minimize burden and reduce duplication have been explored.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2009
05/31/2009
06/30/2006
3,269
0
4,180
4,009
0
4,038
0
0
0
This survey provides finance data for public school systems. The data are used to calculate the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), to monitor the government sector of the economy, and to formulate, develop, and review public policy. Federal agencies, state and local governments and the private sector use these data. The data are disseminated by the National Center for Education Statistics because they comprise the only source of nationwide fiscal data for public school systems.
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.