OMB SUPPORTING STATEMENT
RI 92-22 – Annuity Supplement Earnings Report
Justification
Explain the circumstances that make the collection of information necessary. Identify any legal or administrative requirements that necessitate the collection. Attach a copy of the appropriate section of each statute and regulation mandating or authorizing the collection of information.
Title 5, U. S. Code, Chapter 84, Section 8421 and 5 CFR 842.504 provide for payment of an annuity supplement to non-disability retirees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) who meet the eligibility requirements. The annuity supplement is provided to eligible FERS employees who retire before age 62, approximating the portion of a full career Social Security benefit earned while under FERS and ending at age 62 when Social Security benefits become available. Like Social Security benefits, the annuity supplement is subject to an earnings limitation as specified in 5 USC 8421a. An earnings test based on an earnings-exempt amount established each year by the Social Security Administration (SSA) is required to determine the amount of and continued eligibility for the supplement. 5 CFR 842.505(c) states, “Earnings and estimated earnings for each test year will be furnished by retirees in a form prescribed by OPM.”
Indicate how, by whom, and for what purpose the information is to be used. Except for a new collection, indicate the actual use the agency has made of the information received from the current collection.
The information collected using RI 92-22 allows OPM to determine if the earnings from work performed while entitled to the annuity supplement have exceeded the earnings limitation established by SSA. Earnings that exceed the exempt amount reduce the annuity supplement by one dollar for every two dollars the exempt amount is exceeded. However, the reduction never exceeds the amount of the annuity supplement. The earnings test applies only to the annuity supplement and is not used to reduce the basic FERS annuity. Only those whose annuities exceed the earnings limitation are asked to respond. An editorial change was made to the Privacy Act Statement. The Public Burden Statement meets the requirements of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3). This form will be available in a PDF fill-able format on our website and meets our GPEA requirements.
Describe whether, and to what extent, the collection of information involves the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses, and the basis for the decision for adopting this means of collection. Also describe any consideration of using information technology to reduce burden.
The information collected can only be obtained from the respondents. New methods of information technology would do little to reduce the burden on the respondents; they must sign certifying the truth of their statements, under penalty of law.
Describe efforts to identify duplication. Show specifically why any similar information already available cannot be used or modified for use for the purposes described in Item 2 above.
Each RI 92-22 is prepared for the individual respondent who is asked to certify earnings information for the specified year. Duplication is minimized and respondents who did not earn more than the exempt amount are asked not to respond.
If the collection of information impacts small businesses or other small entities (Item 5 of OMB Form 83-I), describe any methods used to minimize.
This information collection request has no impact on small businesses and organizations.
Describe the consequence to Federal/DHS program or policy activities if the collection of information is not conducted, or is conducted less frequently, as well as any technical or legal obstacles to reducing burden.
This information collection is required to determine the correct amount of annuity supplements. Less frequent collections would result in incorrect annuity supplement payments. This information collection is consistent with the guidelines in 5 CFR 1320.6.
Explain any special circumstances that would cause an information collection to be conducted in a manner:
requiring respondents to report information to the agency more often than quarterly;
requiring respondents to prepare a written response to a collection of information in fewer than 30 days after receipt of it;
requiring respondents to submit more than an original and two copies of any document;
requiring respondents to retain records, other than health, medical, government contract, grant-in-aid, or tax records, for more than three years;
in connection with a statistical survey, that is not designed to produce valid and reliable results that can be generalized to the universe of study;
requiring the use of statistical data classification that has not been reviewed and approved by OMB;
that includes a pledge of confidentiality that is not supported by authority established in statute or regulation, that is not supported by disclosure and data security policies that are consistent with the pledge, or which is unnecessarily impedes sharing of data with other agencies for compatible confidential use; or
requiring respondents to submit proprietary trade secrets, or other confidential information unless the agency can demonstrate that it has instituted procedures to protect the information’s confidentiality to the extent permitted by law.
There are no special circumstances involved in the collection of this information.
Federal Register Notice: Provide a copy and identify the date and page number of publication in the Federal Register of the agency’s notice soliciting comments on the information collection prior to submission to OMB
On April 13, 2017, a 60 Day Federal Register Notice was published at 82 FR 17896. There were no comments received.
Explain any decision to provide any payment or gift to respondents, other than remuneration of contractors or grantees.
No gifts or payments of any kind have been provided to any individuals who are connected to this collection.
Describe any assurance of confidentiality provided to respondents and the basis for the assurance in statute, regulation, or agency policy.
This information collection is protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 and OPM regulations (5 CFR 831.106). The routine uses of disclosure appear in the Federal Register for OPM/Central-1 (73 FR 15013, et seq., March 20, 2008, effective April 21, 2008).
Provide additional justification for any questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered private. This justification should include the reasons why the agency considers the questions necessary, the specific uses to be made of the information, the explanation to be given to persons from whom the information is requested, and any steps to be taken to obtain their consent.
This information collection does not include questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered private.
12. Provide estimates of the hour burden of the collection of
information. The statement
should:
a. Indicate the number of respondents, frequency of response, annual hour burden, and an explanation of how the burden was estimated. Unless directed to do so, agencies should not conduct special surveys to obtain information on which to base hour burden estimates. Consultation with a sample (fewer than 10) of potential respondents is desired. If the hour burden on respondents is expected to vary widely because of differences in activity, size, or complexity, show the range of estimated hour burden, and explain the reasons for the variance. Generally, estimates should not include burden hours for customary and usual business practices.
b. If this request for approval covers more than one form, provide separate hour burden estimates for each form and aggregate the hour burdens in Item 13 of OMB Form 83-I.
c. Provide estimates of annualized cost to respondents for the hour burdens for collections of information, identifying and using appropriate wage rate categories. The cost of contracting out or paying outside parties for information collection activities should not be included here. Instead, this cost should be included in Item 14.
Approximately 13,000 forms will be processed annually. The form
requires approximately 15 minutes for completion. A burden of 3,250
hours is estimated.
Form Name |
Form Number |
No. of Respondents |
No. of Responses per Respondent |
Average Burden per Response (in hours) |
Total Annual Burden (in hours) |
Average Hourly Wage Rate |
Total Annual Respondent Cost |
Annuity Supplement Earnings Report |
RI 92-22 |
13,000 |
1 |
15 minutes |
3,250 |
$0 |
$0 |
There is no cost to the respondents.
13. Provide an estimate of the total annual cost burden to
respondents or record-keepers
resulting from the
collection of information. (Do not include the cost of any hour
burden
shown in Items 12 and 14.)
The cost estimate should be split into two components: (1) a total capital and start-up cost component (annualized over its expected useful life); and (b) a total operation and maintenance and purchase of services component. The estimates should take into account costs associated with generating, maintaining, and disclosing or providing the information. Include descriptions of methods used to estimate major cost factors including system and technology acquisition, expected useful life of capital equipment, the discount rate(s), and the time period over which costs will be incurred. Capital and start-up costs include, among other items, preparations for collecting information such as purchasing computers and software; monitoring, sampling, drilling and testing equipment; and record storage facilities.
If cost estimates are expected to vary widely, agencies should present ranges of cost burdens and explain the reasons for the variance. The cost of purchasing or contracting out information collection services should be a part of this cost burden estimate. In developing cost burden estimates, agencies may consult with a sample of respondents (fewer than 10), utilize the 60-day pre-OMB submission public comment process and use existing economic or regulatory impact analysis associated with the rulemaking containing the information collection as appropriate.
Generally, estimates should not include purchases of equipment or services, or portions thereof, made: (1) prior to October 1, 1995, (2) to achieve regulatory compliance with requirements not associated with the information collection, (3) for reasons other than to provide information to keep records for the government, or (4) as part of customary and usual business or private practices.
There is no change in the respondent burden.
14. Provide estimates of annualized cost to the Federal Government.
Also, provide a
description of the method used to
estimate cost, which should include quantification of
hours, operational expenses (such as equipment, overhead, printing
and support staff),
and any other expense that would have
been incurred without this collection of
information. You
may also aggregate cost estimates for Items 12, 13, and 14 in a
single
table.
The annualized cost to the Federal government is $45,550. This cost was determined by employee salary hours devoted to the program, forms cost, mailing costs, and overhead.
15. Explain the reasons for any program changes or adjustments
reported in Items 13 or 14 of
the OMB Form 83-I. Changes
in hour burden, i.e., program changes or adjustments made
to annual reporting and recordkeeping hour and cost
burden. A program change is the
result of deliberate
Federal government action. All new collections and any subsequent
revisions of existing collections (e.g., the addition or
deletion of questions) are recorded
as program changes.
An adjustment is a change that is not the result of a deliberate
Federal government action. These changes that result from new
estimates or actions not
controllable by the Federal
government are recorded as adjustments.
N/A
16. For collections of information whose results will be published,
outline plans for
tabulation and publication. Address
any complex analytical techniques that will be used.
Provide the time schedule for the entire project, including beginning
and ending dates of
the collection of information,
completion of report, publication dates, and other actions.
No information collected from the form will be published.
17. If seeking approval to not display the expiration date for OMB
approval of the
information collection, explain reasons
that display would be inappropriate.
It is not cost-effective to reprint the whole supply of forms to change the OMB clearance expiration date. Therefore, we seek approval not to display the OMB clearance expiration date on the form.
18. Explain each exception to the certification statement identified
in Item 19 “Certification
for Paperwork Reduction
Act Submissions,” of OMB Form 83-I.
There are no exceptions to the certification statement.
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| File Created | 2021-01-21 |