Approved for a limited period with the condition that the form be revised to: 1) include a revised Paperwork Act notice, including the average response burden, 2) provide easy to follow instructions on the form making it clear that completion of the entire form is required in order to process the claim, and offering an easy to understand reason why a signature is needed on the first page as well as the second, and 3) the justification statement should clearly explain why payee signatures are needed on both pages one and two of the form. Moreover, consideration should be given to the inclusion of a certification on the second page immediately above the payee's signature.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1989
01/31/1989
07/31/1988
220,853
0
232,477
36,882
0
38,824
0
0
0
IF A PAYEE CLAIMS NON-RECEIPT OF A TREASURY CHECK, THE TFS-1133 CLAIM FORM AND A COPY OF THE NEGOTIATED CHECK ARE SENT TO THE PAYEE. IF THE PAYEE WISHES TO CLAIM FORGERY, HE OR SHE ANSWERS QUESTIONS ON THE FORM, SIGNS AND RETURNS IT TO THE ADJUDICATION DIVISION. CLAIMS EXAMINERS REVIEW THE CLAIM TO DETERMINE FINAL ACTION ON THE CASE.
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.