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.