States use this form to facilitate the reporting of expenditures for the Child Care and Development Fund. State agencies will use this form to report claim on a quarterly basis. The form provides specific data regarding financial disbursements, obligations, and estimates. It provides States with a mechanism to request grant awards and certify the availability of State matching funds. Failure to collect this data would seriously compromise the Administration for Children and Families ability to monitor expenditures. This form may also be used to prepare ACF burden submissions to Congress.
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.
THE SUPPORTING STATEMENT 696 Nov09.doc
Child Care and Development Fund Quarterly Financial Report