The information collected through the
Beneficiary Interview and Auditor's Observations form will be used
by SSA's Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to interview
beneficiaries and/or their care givers to determine whether
representative payess are complying with their duties and
responsibilities. Respondents to this collection will be randomly
selected Supplemental Security Income recipients and Social
Security beneficiaries that have representative payees.
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.