This table describes the major functions of the Form SS-4 process at SSA as shown
in the flowchart in this section. NOTE: The function number and name in the table corresponds to the number of the function
shown in the flowchart.
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Function
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Description
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1 Receives File from IRS weekly.
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The Office of Telecommunications and Systems Operation (OTSO)
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receives the file for SSA, and
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sends file to the Center for Automation, Security, and Integrity (CASI).
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2 Data File run through Census Bureau Autocoder Program
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Generates two output files:
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Autocoded – Records with a valid six-digit NAICS code.
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Clerical – Records without a valid NAICS code.
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3 Autocoded files to database
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(CASI) loads the Autocoded file into a database where the records accumulate until
the end of the month.
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4 Clerical files to database
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(CASI) loads the Clerical file into the SS-4 Automation application database for the
(DEBS) to process.
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5 SS-4 Automation Application
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DEBS technicians manually assign NAICS codes to SS-4 records
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6 Manual coded files
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(CASI) loads the manual coded files into a database within the month.
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7 Autocoded files
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(CASI) loads the Autocoded files into a database within the month.
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8-10 Create files for Census
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Two files are created for Census:
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11-13 Transmit files
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Transmit one file to the IRS.
Transmit two files to Census
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