THE INFORMATION COLLECTED BY USE OF
THE FORM SSA-4972 IS NEEDED AND USED TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
THE STATES' RECOVERY EFFORTS FOR OVERPAYMENTS IN ACHIEVING THE COST
REDUCTION GOALS OF THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1981.
THE INFORMATION WILL FACILITATE OFA'S ABILITY TO TRACK THE
RECOVERIES FOR THE DEBT MANAGEME PROGRAM. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC IS
COMPRISED OF STATE AGENCIES ADMINISTERING AFDC PROGRAMS.
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.