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OMB Control No:
0960-0189
ICR Reference No:
202401-0960-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202210-0960-002
Agency/Subagency:
SSA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Quality Review Case Analysis: Sample Number Holder; Auxiliaries/Survivors; Parent; Stewardship Annual Earnings Test Workbook
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
02/28/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/02/2024
Terms of Clearance:
Any previous terms of clearance continue to apply
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2025
07/31/2025
07/31/2025
Responses
18,215
0
18,215
Time Burden (Hours)
7,686
0
7,686
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Section 205(a) of the Social Security Act (Act) authorizes the Commissioner of SSA to conduct the quality review process, which entails collecting information related to the accuracy of payments made under the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program (OASDI). Sections 228(a)(3), 1614(a)(1)(B), and 1836(2) of the Act require a determination of the citizenship or alien status of the beneficiary; this is only one item that we might question as part of the Annual Quality review. SSA uses Forms SSA-2930, SSA-2931, and SSA-2932 to establish a national payment accuracy rate for all cases in payment status, and to serve as a source of information regarding problem areas in the Retirement Survivors Insurance (RSI) and Disability Insurance (DI) programs. We also use the information to measure the accuracy rate for newly adjudicated RSI or DI cases. SSA uses Form SSA-4659 to evaluate the effectiveness of the annual earnings test, and to use the results in developing ongoing improvements in the process. About twenty-five percent of respondents will have in-person reviews and receive one of the following appointment letters: (1) SSA-L8550-U3 (Appointment Letter – Sample Individual); (2) SSA-L8551-U3 (Appointment Letter – Sample Family); or (3) the SSA-L8552-U3 (Appointment Letter – Rep Payee). Seventy-five percent of respondents will receive a notice for a telephone review using the SSA-L8553-U3 (Beneficiary Telephone Contact) or the SSA-L8554-U3 (Rep Payee Telephone Contact). To help the beneficiary prepare for the interview, we include three forms with each notice: (1) SSA-85 (Information Needed to Review Your Social Security Claim) lists the information the beneficiary will need to gather for the interview; (2) SSA-2935 (Authorization to the Social Security Administration to Obtain Personal Information) verifies the beneficiary’s correct payment amount, if necessary; and (3) SSA-8552 (Interview Confirmation) confirms or reschedules the interview if necessary. The respondents are a statistically valid sample of all OASDI beneficiaries in current pay status or their representative payees. We are submitting a Change Request to make minor revisions to the SSA-4659 for clarity, conciseness, and to bring the language into alignment with current policy.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 1382c
Name of Law: Social Security Act
US Code:
42 USC 428
Name of Law: Social Security Act
US Code:
42 USC 1395o
Name of Law: Social Security Act
US Code:
42 USC 405
Name of Law: Social Security Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
85 FR 37996
06/24/2020
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
85 FR 60509
09/25/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
12
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
SSA-2930
SSA-2930
RSI/DI Quality Review Case Analysis - Sampled Number Holder
SSA-2931
SSA-2931
RSI/DI Quality Review Case Analysis - Auxiliaries/Survivors
SSA-2935
SSA-2935
Authorization to the Social Security Administration to Obtain Personal Informaition
SSA-4659
SSA-4659
Stewardship Annual Earnings Test Workbook
SSA-85
SSA-85
Information Needed to Review Your Social Security Claim
SSA-8510
SSA-8510
Authorization For The Social Security Administration To Obtain Personal Information
SSA-8552
SSA-8552
Interview Confirmation
SSA-L8550-U3
SSA-L8551-U3
SSA-L8552-U3
SSA-L8553-U3
SSA-L8554-U3
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
18,215
18,215
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
7,686
7,686
0
0
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$79,929
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Faye Lipsky 410 965-8783 faye.lipsky@ssa.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
01/02/2024
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