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Treasury Fiscal Service - Savings Bonds Info Collection Comments

The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service is requesting public comments on the extension of an existing information collection regarding United States Savings Bonds Series HH/H and Bonds/Notes. The comment period closes on January 27, 2026.

Treasury Notice: Management of Federal Agency Disbursements

The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service is requesting comments on the extension of an existing information collection regarding the Management of Federal Agency Disbursements. The current regulation mandates Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for most federal payments. Comments are due by February 6, 2026.

Direct Deposit Sign-Up Forms: Agency Collection Activities

The Department of the Treasury, through the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, is seeking public comment on the extension of the Direct Deposit Sign-Up Forms (OMB Number 1530-0006). This notice is part of the agency's effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Federal Debt Collection Interest Rate for 2026

The Department of the Treasury has published the interest rate for Federal debt collection for calendar year 2026, setting it at 4.00 percent. This rate is used for assessing interest charges on outstanding government debts and for evaluating cost-effectiveness of cash discounts.

Fiscal Service Tax and Loss Bonds Information Collection

The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service is seeking public comment on the extension of an existing information collection regarding U.S. Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Company Tax and Loss Bonds. The comment period closes on March 30, 2026.

CMIA Annual Report and Direct Cost Claims Extension Proposed

The Department of the Treasury is proposing an extension of the CMIA Annual Report and Direct Cost Claims collection, seeking public comments by March 30, 2026. This collection is used by states and territories to report interest owed to and from the Federal government for major Federal assistance programs.

Prompt Payment Interest Rate Notice

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service has issued a notice establishing the prompt payment interest rate for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. The applicable rate is 4 1/8 percent per annum, as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury.

Treasury Securities Disposition for Decedents - Information Collection

The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service is seeking public comment on the extension of an existing information collection regarding the disposition of a decedent's Treasury Securities. The current collection is estimated to affect 18,500 respondents annually, with an estimated time of 30 minutes per respondent.

Treasury Fiscal Service Proposes Bond Indemnity Collection

The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service is requesting comments on a proposed information collection regarding the Special Bond of Indemnity for purchasers of U.S. Savings Bonds/Notes involved in chain letter schemes. The comment period closes on May 4, 2026.