Federal Register #ED2026OFO2410

Establishment of Data Matching Program for Improper Payment Recovery

This notice announces the establishment of a matching program between the U.S. Department of Education (Federal Student Aid) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Bureau of the Fiscal Service) to identify, prevent, and recover improper payments. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid - U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is a government data matching initiative - Products/Services Requested: - Data matching services to verify prepayment or pre-award eligibility - Utilization of EDCAPS and FMS systems for data comparison - Use of the Do Not Pay Working System for eligibility verification - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 - Adherence to the Privacy Act of 1974 and related amendments - Program operates under the Do Not Pay initiative (31 U.S.C. 3554) - No procurement of products, part numbers, or purchase quantities - Period of Performance: - Program effective for four years, starting 30 days after publication and ending September 10, 2029

Description

This notice announces the establishment of a matching program between the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service. The program aims to identify, prevent, and recover improper payments pursuant to the Do Not Pay program under 31 U.S.C. 3554. The matching program will become effective 30 days after publication on August 25, 2026, and will continue through September 10, 2029. Comments on the program are due by September 24, 2026.

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