Assess submissions to recover either the full value of the loss or damage or the insurance excess amount, or the third party claim settled amounts from the department responsible when the state has suffered losses or damages through criminal acts or possible criminal acts or omissions and approve up to the amount as delegated by the Accounting Officer or refer to higher level/s for approval if required Sign claim letters up to the amount as delegated by the Accounting Officer or refer to higher level/s for approval if required