Ombudsman Matter Management System (OMMS) Submission Form

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form OMMS Ombudsman Matter Management System (OMMS) Form and Instruction	New
2016.05.13 OMMS Supporting Statement).pdf Supporting Statement A	2016-07-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
222733	Ombudsman Matter Management System (OMMS) Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3235-0748	ICR Reference No: 201607-3235-008
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: SEC	Agency Tracking No: OIA-270-797
Title: Ombudsman Matter Management System (OMMS) Submission Form
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/13/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/03/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2019	36 Months From Approved
Responses	500	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	250	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) is developing the Ombudsman Matter Management System (“OMMS”), an electronic data collection system for the receipt, collection and analysis of inquiries, complaints, and recommendations from retail investors directed to the SEC Ombudsman and the Office of the Investor Advocate. Section 919D of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (“Section 919D”), as codified under Section 4(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, requires the SEC Ombudsman to (i) act as a liaison between the Commission and any retail investor in resolving problems that retail investors may have with the Commission or with self-regulatory organizations (“SROs”); (ii) review and make recommendations regarding policies and procedures to encourage persons to present questions to the Investor Advocate regarding compliance with the securities laws; and (iii) establish safeguards to maintain the confidentiality of communications between the persons described in clause (ii) and the Ombudsman. In addition, Section 919D requires the Ombudsman to submit a semi-annual report to the Investor Advocate describing the activities and evaluating the effectiveness of the Ombudsman during the preceding year. Currently, the Ombudsman uses a manual system to input investor inquiries and concerns, track staff responses, and analyze data and trends. OMMS is designed to automate the information collection and management process, centralize records and related information in a single system, and increase the efficiency with which the staff can access and use that information. OMMS uses a web-based form (the “OMMS Form”) to guide the user through a series of basic questions, pre-populated lists, and fillable input fields specifically tailored to elicit information concerning matters within the scope of the Ombudsman’s function. In addition, the OMMS Form requests detailed contact information to enhance efficient communication with users and provides an electronic attachment feature for users to upload and submit related documents for staff review.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 11 - 203 919D Name of Law: -Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 111 - 203 919D Name of Law: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 32819	05/24/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 48878	07/26/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Ombudsman Matter Management System (OMMS)	OMMS Form, OMMS	OMMS Submisssion Form ,   OMMS Form

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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	500	0	500	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	250	0	250	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: This is the first request for approval of the collection of information.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $133,333

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

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]? Yes

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 08/03/2016

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