The Government-to-Government Services
Online (GSO) Website allows various external organizations to
submit files to a variety of SSA systems and in some cases receive
files in return. The users include State/local government agencies,
other Federal agencies, and some non-governmental business
entities. The SSA systems that process data transferred via GSO
include, but are not limited to, applications responsible for
disability processing and benefit determination or termination. SSA
uses the information on Form SSA-159 (GSO Website Registration
Form) to maintain the identity of the requestor (organization) with
GSO. The organization can also modify its online account (e.g.,
address change) by completing Form SSA-160 (GSO Website Account
Modification/Deletion Form). Respondents are State and local
government agencies, and private sector businesses.
The overall number of
respondents who need to register to use GSO decreased; therefore,
we show an overall decrease in the burden for this information
collection request. However, for the remaining respondents, our
management information (MI) data shows an increase in use for the
SSA-159 and a decrease for the SSA-160. Per our MI data, more
people are registering to use GSO, while fewer users need to make
modifications to their accounts as they become more familiar with
the process.
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No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Faye Lipsky 410 965-8783
faye.lipsky@ssa.gov
No
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.