# Federal Register #2026-22356

SSA updates its records system for SSN holders and applications

**Buyer:** Social Security Administration
**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-22356

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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