The Bureau of the Fiscal Service reported that its Do Not Pay system now screens about 99% of federal programs, a significant increase from 4% at the end of fiscal 2025. Over 2.3 billion records have been screened, with more than 13,500 payments totaling $175 million returned due to deceased payees or account mismatches. Account ownership verification became fully operational on September 30, 2026, allowing the system to block invalid payments before disbursement. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the goal is to shift from chasing improper payments to preventing them as the first line of defense.
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