THE SSA COMPARES EMPLOYERS' AND SSI
RECIPIENTS' WAGE REPORTS TO ENSURE THAT RECIPIENTS HAVE ACCURATELY
REPORTED WAGES FOR BENEFIT ADJUSTME PURPOSES. SSA EXCLUDES
RECIPIENTS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN ELIGIBLE FOR PAYMENTS FOR 12 FULL
MONTHS BECAUSE SSA DOES NOT BELIEVE IT IS COST EFFECTIVE. OIG WILL
TEST THE VALIDITY AND IMPACT OF THIS POLICY.
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.