💻Waiver on Computer Matching Agreements for Do Not Pay Initiative
Waiver of Computer Matching Agreements for Do Not Pay
Summary
Under the Do Not Pay statute, the Secretary of the Treasury (Secretary) may waive statutory computer matching requirements, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), where legally permissible. OMB has issued guidance for agencies which outlines waiver eligibility criteria and specifies conditions agencies must meet to obtain the waiver. On September 3, 2025, the Secretary authorized the issuance of a four-year waivers for eligible agencies engaging in matching programs with the Do Not Pay Initiative.
Agencies
- Treasury Department
- Bureau of the Fiscal Service
Business Impact
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The notice outlines a waiver of requirements for computer matching agreements under the Do Not Pay initiative, affecting compliance obligations for agencies engaging in payment accuracy and fraud prevention. This flexibility could influence financial assistance programs and impact companies interacting with federal funding.