What happened
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a new matching program that will compare records from 20 DOI programs with the Treasury's Do Not Pay Working System. The program aims to verify prepayment or pre‑award eligibility, prevent improper payments, and conduct related recovery activities. It becomes effective on 2026-11-02, the same date comments close.
Why it matters for trust and compliance
- Its status is in effect. It is in force now.
- The program expands federal data sharing under the Privacy Act, impacting how personal and financial records are matched and used for payment integrity.
- Takes effect November 2, 2026.
Who is affected
government controller processor U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Department of the Treasury
Recommended actions
- Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
- Map the security requirements to existing controls and close gaps.