Modification of USDA Systems of Records under the Privacy Act of 1974
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The USDA is updating its record systems to allow sharing of data with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This aims to help prevent improper payments and strengthen financial integrity. It primarily affects various USDA programs involving financial transactions and benefits.
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Key Changes
- USDA will share data with the Department of the Treasury.
- Modification of 12 systems of records.
- Focus on preventing improper payments.
Obligations
What this law requires
USDA must disclose records from 12 specified systems of records to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Do Not Pay Working System for identifying, preventing, or recouping improper payments to applicants or recipients of Federal funds.
USDA must accept written comments on the notice of modified systems of records through the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal (regulations.gov) or mail/hand delivery to the Chief Privacy Officer for a 30-day comment period ending on May 13, 2026.
USDA must modify the routine uses in 12 identified systems of records to authorize disclosure of information relevant to verifying payment and award eligibility through the Do Not Pay Working System.
USDA must ensure routine uses become effective on the date following the end of the 30-day comment period, unless comments are received that result in a contrary determination.
USDA must disclose records from the specified systems to state-administered, federally funded programs for purposes of identifying, preventing, or recouping improper payments made by states or federally recognized Indian tribes.