Code of Federal Regulations Title 42. Public Health § 42.424.350 Replacement of checks that are lost, stolen, defaced, mutilated, destroyed, or paid on forged endorsements

(1) Responsibility. The Treasury Department is responsible for the investigation and settlement of claims in connection with Treasury checks issued on behalf of CMS.

(2) Action by CMS. CMS forwards reports of lost, stolen, defaced, mutilated, destroyed, or forged Treasury checks to the Treasury Department disbursing center responsible for issuing checks.

(3) Action by the Treasury Department. The Treasury Department will replace and begin reclamation of Treasury checks in accordance with Treasury Department regulations (31 CFR parts 235, 240, and 245).