Code of Massachusetts Regulations
960 CMR - OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER AND RECEIVER GENERAL
Title 960 CMR 5.00 - Unpaid Check Fund
Section 5.08 - Required Agency Documentation for Claims
Each claim form will provide directions to the claimant to mail the completed form to the state agency that originated the payment, if known. In most cases, this is determined based on data submitted with the purging of the check file to the UPCF. The claimant may need to work with the Division staff to identify the agency if data is not available.
The agency will review the claim based on established protocols of evidence including, but not limited to: matching social security number to agency records; copy of original-dated check; payment history indicating no re-issuance of check by the agency; and matching address to agency vendor file. A claim form cannot be processed for payment without verification f of the validity of the claim by the issuing agency