SSA uses the information collected on
Form SSA-9584 to determine whether policies and practices of State
mental institutions conform with SSA's regulations in the use of
benefits and whether an institution is performing other duties and
responsibilities required of a representative payee. The
information also provides a basis for conducting an onsite review
of the institution and is used in preparing the subsequent report
of findings. The respondents are State mental institutions that
serve as 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.