[Federal Register: November 29, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 228)]
[Notices]               
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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. Peg 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 10, 2004. This comment period ended April 12, 
2004. 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 the Grants Management 
Specialist in the Office of Grants Management in order to assess the 
capacity of potential grantees to manage federal funds.
    The Financial Management Survey form must be completed as pre-award 
assessment tool for potential grantees to address questions about its 
organization type, financial systems, how it manages funds, and 
internal controls to proper administer federal funds. This form is used 
to determine the specific areas of its financial management to manage 
federal funds and become the basis for determining the areas of the 
organization's financial systems that may warrant technical assistance.
    Type of Review: New Information collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: Financial Management Survey Form.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: First-time grantees or current grantees re-
competing for funding.
    Total Respondents: 35 annually.
    Frequency: One (1) time.
    Average Time Per Response: 30 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 17.5 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): None.

    Dated: November 19, 2004.
Douglas Gerry,
Acting Director of the Office of Grants Management.
[FR Doc. 04-26326 Filed 11-26-04; 8:45 am]