SSA requires SSI recipients to report their wages monthly. Sheltered workshops perform a service to their clients by reporting monthly wages directly to SSA. This allows SSA to adjust SSI checks timely is that overpayments are prevented. The respondents are sheltered workshops who elect to report wages for clients.
There has been a decrease in the number of burden hours. This decrease stems from estimated burden hours in the initial clearance. We are basing the new burden hours on actual usage data.
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.