The Government-to-Government Services Online (GSO) Website allows various external organizations to submit files to a variety of SSA systems and in some cases receive files in return. The users include State/local government agencies, other Federal agencies, and some non-governmental business entities. The SSA systems that process data transferred via GSO include, but are not limited to, applications responsible for disability processing and benefit determination or termination. SSA uses the information on Form SSA-159 (GSO Website Registration Form) to maintain the identity of the requestor (organization) with GSO. The organization can also modify its online account (e.g., address change) by completing Form SSA-160 (GSO Website Account Modification/Deletion Form). Respondents are State and local government agencies, and private sector businesses.
The overall number of respondents who need to register to use GSO decreased; therefore, we show an overall decrease in the burden for this information collection request. However, for the remaining respondents, our management information (MI) data shows an increase in use for the SSA-159 and a decrease for the SSA-160. Per our MI data, more people are registering to use GSO, while fewer users need to make modifications to their accounts as they become more familiar with the process.
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.