Proposed Rules. Notice of rate for use in Federal debt collection and for discount and rebate evaluation

Agency: Financial Management Service, Fiscal Service, Treasury
Action: Notice of rate for use in Federal debt collection and for discount and rebate evaluation
Citation: FR Doc. 02-27005

Summary

Pursuant to Section 11 of the Debt Collection Act of 1982, as amended, 31 U.S.C. 3717, the Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for computing and publishing the percentage rate to be used in assessing interest charges for outstanding debts on claims owed the Government. Treasury's Cash management requirements (I TFM 6-8000) prescribe use of this rate by agencies as a comparison point in evaluating the cost-effectiveness of cash discounts. In addition, 5 CFR 1315.8 of the Prompt Payment rule on “Rebates” requires that this rate be used in determining when agencies should pay purchase card invoices when the card issuer offers rebates. Notice is hereby given that the applicable rate is 2 percent for calendar year 2003.

Dates

The rate will be in effect for the period beginning on January 1, 2003 and ending on December 31, 2003.

Supplementary Information

The rate reflects the current value of funds to the Treasury for use in connection with Federal Cash Management systems and is based on investment rates set for purposes of Pub. L. 95-147, 91 Stat. 1227. The rate is computed each year by averaging Treasury Tax and Loan (TT&L) account investment rates for the 12-month period ending every September 30, rounded to the nearest whole percentage, for applicability effective January 1. The rate is subject to quarterly revisions if the annual average, on a 12-month moving average basis, changes by 2 per centum. The rate in effect for the calendar year 2003 reflects the average investment rates for the 12-month period that ended September 30, 2002. Dated: October 18, 2002. Bettsy H. Lane, Assistant Commissioner, Federal Finance. [FR Doc. 02-27005 Filed 10-22-02; 8:45 am]