BOP Program Statement 8535.01 § 1

To establish policies and procedures for Federal Prison Industries (FPI or trade name UNICOR)

to follow when requesting the cancellation of payment and when processing claims for non-receipt. As of October 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has ceased issuing paper

checks.

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury, developed the Treasury

Check Information System (TCIS), an electronic information system. This system is accessed at

the Central Office level and allows FPI to retrieve information pertaining to payments made by

check or electronic funds transfer (EFT). The system can be used to:

■ Determine the status of payments.

■ Request payment cancellation.

■ Initiate and manage claims.

■ Retrieve, view, and print digital images of negotiated checks.

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FPI must use TCIS to facilitate responses to vendor inquiries and cash management initiatives.

In addition, procedures have been established for erroneous payments made to vendors.

a. Program Objectives.

■ FPI’s handling of any paper checks remaining in circulation will be consistent with this

program statement.

■ The process for canceling payments will be consistent throughout FPI.

■ All returned U.S. Department of the Treasury (U.S. Treasury) payments will be recorded

and accounted for in accordance with the U.S. Treasury regulations.

b. Institution Supplement. None.