THE INFORMATION COLLECTED BY FORM
SSA-788 IS USED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO EVALUATE
THE CONCERN THAT A POTENTIAL PAYEE SHOWS TOWARD THE BENEFICIARY.
THE AFFECTED PUBLIC CONSISTS OF INDIVIDUALS OR INSTITUTIONS WHO
HAVE CUSTODY OF BENEFICIARY FOR WHOM SOMEONE ELSE HAS FILED TO BE
REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE.
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.