# Treasury Integrates SSA Data to Enhance Fraud Prevention

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has incorporated the Social Security Administration's Numident database into its Do Not Pay system to strengthen verification processes for federal fund eligibility, particularly targeting health and income assistance programs. This integration follows successful pilot initiatives and aims to reduce improper payments and fraud, with the system having already helped prevent $11.7 billion in potential fraud during fiscal year 2025.

- This enhancement signals increased demand for secure data integration and identity verification solutions within federal financial management systems.
- Procurement professionals should anticipate opportunities related to expanding fraud detection capabilities and system interoperability between federal agencies.
- Contractors specializing in data analytics, identity verification, and financial integrity technologies may find increased federal interest and funding in these areas.
- Agencies and vendors should consider compliance with data privacy and security standards when engaging with integrated verification systems like Do Not Pay.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** April 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury)
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Government Accountability Office (GAO)
- Senate Finance Committee

### Sources
- [Social Security database added to Treasury’s fraud-checking system | FedScoop](https://fedscoop.com/treasury-do-not-pay-social-security-numident-database) - FedScoop