In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2020
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2017
24,000
0
24,000
800
0
800
0
0
0
Certain organizations and agencies, both public and private, need to obtain detailed earnings information about specific Social Security Number (SSN)-holding wage earners for business purposes (e.g.: pension funds, State agencies). Wage earners may also want to request their own earnings information for verification purposes. Respondents (organizations and SSN holders themselves) use form SSA-581, the Authorization to Obtain Earnings Data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), to 1) identify the SSN holder whose information they are requesting, and 2) provide authorization from the SSN holder, when applicable.
US Code:
42 USC 405
Name of Law: Social Security Act
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.
Form SSA-581 Authorization to Obtain Earnings Data from the Social Security Administration
Addendum - 0602.docx
Authorization to Obtain Earnings Data from the Social Security Administration