[Federal Register: June 10, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 111)]
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

 
Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service 
(hereinafter the ``Corporation''), has submitted a public information 
collection request (ICR) entitled the Financial Status Report (FSR) 
form to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 
approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. 
L. 104-13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable 
supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation 
for National and Community Service, Ms. Margaret Rosenberry at (202) 
606-5000, ext. 124. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for 
the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call (202) 565-2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. 
eastern time, Monday through Friday.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the 
information collection activity, to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Katherine Astrich, OMB Desk Officer for 
the Corporation for National and Community Service, by any of the 
following two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in 
this Federal Register:
    (1) By fax to: (202) 395-6974, Attention: Ms. Katherine Astrich, 
OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community 
Service; and
    (2) Electronically by e-mail to: 
Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov.


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in 
comments which:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the 
Corporation, including whether the information will have practical 
utility;
     Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the information to be collected; and
     Propose ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., 
permitting electronic submissions of responses.

Comments

    A 60-day public comment Notice was published in the Federal 
Register on February 28, 2005. This comment period ended April 28, 
2004. No public comments were received from this notice.
    Description: The Corporation is seeking approval of the modified 
Financial Status Report form to review and approve federal and non-
federal expenditure of funds by Grants Management Specialists in the 
Office of Grants Management, in order to determine the grantee is 
meeting their statutory match requirements.
    The Financial Status Report form will be completed electronically 
in the Corporation's grant system (eGrants) to evaluate their financial 
performance of federal funds. This modified form is also used 
exclusively to monitor our grantee's compliance levels required for the 
AmeriCorps program. The cost share requirements must indicate a minimum 
of 15% cash for members support expenses and at least 33% of program 
operating expenses. Financial Status Reports are requested semi-
annually. The information collected has proven to be an effective 
tracking tool to maintain adequate financial management integrity.
    Type of Review: Renewal.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps Financial Status Report; Standard Form 269A 
(Modified).
    OMB Number: 3045-0103.
    Agency Number: SF424-NSSC.
    Affected Public: Current and prospective recipients of AmeriCorps 
program grants.
    Total Respondents: 732.
    Frequency: Semi-annually, with a few exceptions.
    Average Time Per Response: 2 hours.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2,928 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: June 3, 2005.
Doug Gerry,
Acting Director of Office of Grants Management.
[FR Doc. 05-11485 Filed 6-9-05; 8:45 am]