Unit 5 - Pro-Government Claims

Question 1

What is the foundation of Pro-Government Forms?

Answer 1

Federal Claims Collection Act

Question 2

What is the purpose of Pro-Government Claims?

Answer 2

Recover money from responsible persons who damage/destroy govt property through negligent/wrongful acts or omissions

Question 3

What are G-claims?

Answer 3

Pro-Government Claims

Question 4

When settling G-claims, who can collect payment in any amount, if paid in full?

Answer 4

Base SJA

Question 5

In G-claims, who is responsible for handling a claims in excess of $25K that cannot be collected in full?

Answer 5

JACC

Question 6

What are some examples of documents that indicate potential G-claims?

Answer 6

• Blotter
• Accident report
• Newspaper
• Sq leadership
• Base agencies

Question 7

Name 5 assertable claims.

Answer 7

• more than $100
• less than $100
• based on product liability (JACC approval)
• based on contract & contracting officer doesn’t intend to assert under contract
• G-claim and hospital recovery (HR)-investigated together, processed separately

Question 8

When asserting a claim, what will the subject line of the memorandum be?

Answer 8

“Notice of Claim”

Question 9

How should the demand letter (original and copy) be sent to the tortfeasor?

Answer 9

Certified mail, return receipt requested

Question 10

What is used to monitor G-claims?

Answer 10

WebAFCIMS

Question 11

How long is the statute of limitations for G-claims?

Answer 11

3 years

Question 12

If the govt does not receive a response to a demand letter w/in 30 days, when must a 60 day due process letter be sent?

Answer 12

3 duty days

Question 13

For G-claims, when must a suit be filed in the U.S. District Court?

Answer 13

W/in 3 years