§849.304. Selecting a representative payee.
5 C.F.R. § 849.304
Before selecting an individual or organization to serve as a representative payee, the agency will conduct an investigation. The investigation will:
Require the applicant to submit documented proof of identity.
Verify the applicant's social security number.
Conduct a background check on the applicant to determine if the applicant has been convicted of any crimes as defined in § 849.303(d) or (e).
Determine if the applicant has previously served as a representative payee and if any previous appointments as representative payee were revoked or terminated due to misuse.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 8331; 5 U.S.C. 8345(e)-(f); 5 U.S.C. 8345a; 5 U.S.C. 8401; 5 U.S.C. 8461; 5 U.S.C. 8466(c)-(d); 5 U.S.C. 8466a.
Source
Source: 86 FR 57012, Oct. 14, 2021, unless otherwise noted.