[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 26 (Thursday, February 7, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 7264]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-2286]


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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 Management Survey (FMS) 
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, Mrs. Stacy Bishop at (202) 606-
6962. 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#eda68c9985889f848388b2b9c3b2ac9e999f848e85ad82808fc388829dc38a829b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a1eac0d5c9c4d3c8cfc4fef58ffee0d2d5d3c8c2c9e1ceccc38fc4ced18fc6ced7">[email protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in 
comments which:
    <bullet> 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;
    <bullet> 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;
    <bullet> Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the information to be collected; and
    <bullet> 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 November 1, 2007. This comment period ended December 31, 
2007. No public comments were received from this notice.
    Description: The Corporation is seeking approval of the Financial 
Management Survey form which will be used by Grants Management 
Specialists at the Corporation to assess the capacity of potential 
grantees to manage federal funds.
    The Financial Management Survey (FMS) form must be completed as a 
pre-award assessment tool by potential grantees to address questions 
about its organization type, financial systems, funds management, and 
internal controls to administer federal funds properly. The FMS is used 
to ensure uniform consideration of the capacity of prospective grantees 
to manage federal funds and becomes the basis for determining the areas 
of the organization's financial and management systems that may warrant 
technical assistance.
    Type of Review: Renewal with minor revisions.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Financial Management Survey Form.
    OMB Number: 3045-0102.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: First-time applicants or current grantees re-
competing for funding.
    Total Respondents: 20 annually.
    Frequency: One (1) time.
    Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 20 hours annually.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: February 1, 2008.
Peg Rosenberry,
Director, Office of Grants Management.
 [FR Doc. E8-2286 Filed 2-6-08; 8:45 am]
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