Federal Register #2026-22356

SSA updates its records system for SSN holders and applications

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is updating its system of records for Social Security number holders and applications; this is a policy notice, not a procurement opportunity. - Government buyer: Social Security Administration (SSA); no specific sub-agency or contracting office is identified. - System affected: “Master Files of Social Security Number (SSN) Holders and SSN Applications (60-0058),” supporting SSN assignment and related administrative and program purposes. - Changes: Clarifies system location and management, expands record-source categories to include Federal contractors and vendors and other SSA records, revises existing routine uses, and removes one duplicative routine use. - New disclosure use: Allows qualifying disclosures to the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the Do Not Pay Working System to help identify, prevent, or recover fraud and improper payments. - Procurement items: No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are requested.

Description

The Social Security Administration gives notice of modifications to the existing system of records titled “Master Files of Social Security Number (SSN) Holders and SSN Applications (60-0058).” The system supports assigning Social Security numbers and administrative and program purposes. Changes include clarifying system locations and management, expanding record-source categories, revising and deleting existing routine uses, and adding a routine use allowing certain disclosures to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The notice applies upon publication, except the new routine use, which takes effect December 3, 2026; public comments are invited by that date.

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