U.S. Treasury Implements New Safeguard to Prevent Improper Payments to Deceased Individuals

The U.S. Treasury has successfully implemented a new screening capability to prevent improper payments to deceased individuals. This safeguard leverages expanded access to the Social Security Administration's Full Death Master File, enhancing government-wide efforts to detect and prevent fraud and improper payments. The initiative is projected to yield an estimated $330 million in net benefits between 2024 and 2026.