Recordkeeping and incidental reporting requirements in Service Contract Act regulations applicable to employers performing on service contracts with the Federal government.
US Code:
41 USC 6703
Name of Law: McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act
In 2022, the Department estimated that there would be 124,441 responses, resulting in 123,514 burden hours. The current package estimates 128,648 responses, resulting in 127,607 burden hours.
However, the overall burden cost has increased from $2,860,584 to $6,348,448.25. The reason for this increase is primarily due to the fact that the Department now factors in benefit and overheard costs into wage calculations, and coupled with the increase in base wages, the number of responses and burden hours, the result was a significant increase in burden costs.
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.