SSA uses the information collected on Form SSA-1414 to process payments from former employees and vendors who have outstanding debts owed to the agency. SSA also uses the information collected on Form SSA-1414 to process advance payments for reimbursable agreements and to process credit payment for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests that require payment. SSA developed this form as a convenient method for respondents to satisfy such debts through a credit card payment. The respondents are former employees and vendors who have debts still owed to the agency, and individuals who request information through FOIA.
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.