SSA's Work Incentives Planning and
Assistance (WIPA) program collects identifying information from
project sites and the community work incentives coordinators for
the purpose of administering community outreach programs designed
to assist Social Security disability claimants and Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) recipients who may want to return to work and
achieve self-sufficiency. In addition, we collect data from
claimants/recipients on background employment, training, benefits,
and work incentives. SSA is interested in identifying outcomes
under the WIPA program to determine the extent to which individuals
with disabilities achieve their employment, financial, and health
care goals. The data we collect is also valuable for analysis and
future planning for Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI
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.