The IRES authentication system is a
free service designed to allow employers to access SSA's electronic
wage reporting services, and to replace the use of a handwritten
signature with an electronic signature. Employer representatives
will use an IRES generated PIN and password as their electronic
signature. IRES is designed to be cost efficient and will
facilitate the filing of wage data electronically. Respondents to
IRES are Employers and Submitters who utilize SSA's electronic wage
reporting and Online Employee Verification Services.
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.