Forms SSA-623 and SSA-6230 collect information from the representative payee to determine whether payments to the representative payee have been used for the entitled beneficiary's current maintenance and personal needs, and whether the representative payee continues to be concerned with the beneficiary's welfare. Respondents are individual and organizational representative payees.
There is an increase in the total burden is due to an increased number of representative payees. This increase was not caused by any Agency action or program change.
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.