🔍HUD Announces New Matching Program to Combat Fraud in Housing Benefits
Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
Summary
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Act of 1988 and the Computer Matching and Privacy Protections Amendment of 1990 (Privacy Act), and following the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance on the conduct of matching programs, notice is hereby given of the establishment of a matching program between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Do Not Pay (DNP) Treasury Working System. This program aims to enhance the detection and prevention of fraud, waste, abuse and improper and unsupported payments in Federal benefit programs administered by HUD.
Agencies
- Housing and Urban Development Department
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The establishment of a matching program between HUD and the Department of Treasury enhances fraud detection and prevention in federal benefit programs administered by HUD. This could indirectly impact businesses involved in housing and urban development through increased regulatory oversight.