Federal Register #2026-17963

Notice of new matching program under the Privacy Act of 1974 by the Department of Justice

This notice announces a new data matching program by the Department of Justice under the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Justice - Programs referenced: Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (9/11 VCF) - Program Details: - Computerized comparison of DOJ benefits program records with the Do Not Pay (DNP) Working System - DNP Working System administered by Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service - Purpose: Identify and prevent improper payments, verify eligibility, and conduct recovery activities - Unique Requirements: - No procurement of products or services; this is a data matching initiative - Authorized under multiple statutes and executive orders - Operates for a defined period - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors involved; this is an interagency data initiative - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services requested; only data comparison activities

Description

The Department of Justice is establishing a new matching program pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019. This program involves the computerized comparison of systems of records for benefits programs at the Department with the Do Not Pay (DNP) Working System administered by Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service. The purpose is to identify and prevent improper payments and conduct related recovery activities by verifying eligibility through DNP prepayment or pre-award checks. The program will be effective from 30 days after publication through September 10, 2029, and includes programs such as the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.

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