SSA uses the SSAÂ1414 to process credit card payments from former employees and vendors who have outstanding debts to the agency. SSA also uses this form to process advance payments for reimbursable agreements and to process credit card payments for all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests requiring payment. The respondents are former employees and vendors who have outstanding debts to the agency, entities who have reimbursable agreements with SSA, and individuals who request information through FOIA.
US Code:
42 USC 902
Name of Law: Social Security Act
SSA now authorizes all regional field offices to use this form for processing FOIA requests. In addition, our review indicated that the length of time to complete this form should be reduced from 5 minutes to 2 minutes.
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.