The respondents are State mental institutions which serve as representative payees. The information collected by Form SSA-9584-BK is used by SSA to determine whether an institutionÂs policies and practices conform with SSAÂs regulations in the use of benefits and whether the institution is performing other duties and responsibilities required of a representative payee. The information also provides a basis for conducting an onsite review of the institution and is used in the preparation of the subsequent report of findings. The respondents are State mental institutions which serve as representative payees for Social Security beneficiaries and SSI claimants.
There has been a decrease in the public reporting burden. Form SSA-9584 previously had 100 respondents which required 100 hours for completion. The number of State institutions participating in the onsite review program has declined in recent years. At this time there are approximately 285 State institutions participating in the onsite review program. These facilities are reviewed triennially with one-third reviewed each year. This is why the number has decreased to 95 respondents and 95 hours required for completion annually.
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.