5 CFR 838.221, 838.421, and 838.721 require former spouses of Federal employees to write to OPM, providing specific information needed for OPM to make court-ordered benefit payments. This information is needed to identify affected employees and to certify that the court order remains in effect.
US Code:
5 USC 8341(h)
Name of Law: Survivor Annuities (CSRS)
US Code:
5 USC 8345(j)
Name of Law: Payment of Benefits; Commencement, termination, and waiver of annuity (CSRS)
US Code:
5 USC 8467
Name of Law: FERS; Court Orders
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.
OMB_SuppStmt_COARB[1].DOC
Court Orders Affecting Retirement Benefits - 5 CFR 838.221, 838.421, and 838.721