Approved for one year only since a plan for making this form electronic was not received, as per previous terms of clearance. Upon resubmission of this form for OMB approval, SSA will either make this form electronically available or provide a plan for when SSA intends to make this form electronically available. Included in that plan should be an explanation of the criteria SSA uses to determine which forms receive priority consideration for electronic conversion. As the respondents to this form reside overseas, this form seems like an especially good candidate for electronic conversion. If it not made available electronically on resubmission, SSA will specifically include an explanation why this form was not considered a priority despite the fact that respondents reside overseas. As this information was requested per previous terms of clearance, future submissions that omit this information will be returned as improperly submitted.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2008
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2007
266,500
0
257,000
27,208
0
26,417
0
0
0
SSA needs the information on Form SSA-7161-OCR-SM to monitor the performance of representative payees outside the U.S. and the information on SSA-7162-OCR-SM to determine continuing entitlement to Social Security benefits and correct benefit amounts for beneficiaries outside the U.S. The respondents are individuals outside the U.S. who are receiving benefits either for someone else, or on their own behalf under Title II of the Social Security Act.
There is not a decrease in burden, when we separated the ICs into 2 ICs the system is showing it as a decrease. There is actually an increase in the burden due to the increase of the beneficiary population.
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.
Form SSA-7161-OCR-SM Report to U.S. SSA by Person Receiving Benefits for a Child or Adult Unable to Handle Funds/Report to U.S. SSA
Supporting Statement.doc
Report to U.S. SSA by Person Receiving Benefits for a Child or Adult Unable to Handle Funds/Report to U.S. SSA