Forms SSA-2854 and SSA-2855 are used
to collect information in situations where the SSI beneficiary
alleges that he or she borrowed funds informally from a
non-commercial lender, e.g., a relative or a friend. The statements
are required to determine whether the proceeds from the transaction
are income to the borrower. If the transaction constitutes a bona
fide loan, then the proceeds are not income to the borrower. The
respondents are the borrower/beneficiary and the lender of the
funds.
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.