B04/1993 OIM - NEW ATTRIBUTE FOR OVERPAYMENTS

DATE OF ISSUE: 15 January 1993

OIM - NEW ATTRIBUTE FOR OVERPAYMENTS

At the request of State Benefits operators, an additional attribute has been included to cater for 'deceased estate' overpayments.

2.The additional attribute is for SPP category, classification Overpayment (945) for 'Deceased Estate'.  The attribute setting is mandatory, ie Yes or No, and applies to all States.

3.This will enable improved control over timeliness of investigation and analysis of ways to improve procedures.

4.The attribute is useable across Case Analysis, Stage and Classification CMS reports as well as Case Lists.

5.Contact officer:  John Cauchi on extension 6219.

Neil Bayles

Acting Assistant Secretary

Planning and Management