Treasury’s Fraud Prevention Saves $175M in Payments
U.S. Treasury saves $175 million by preventing improper payments through enhanced fraud detection tools.
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The U.S. Department of Treasury has successfully prevented over $175 million in improper payments through its expanded fraud prevention efforts. The initiative, part of President Donald Trump’s executive order from March 2025, aims to protect taxpayer funds by deploying advanced tools and data sources to the Do Not Pay program.
Enhanced Fraud Detection and Data Verification
The program now screens over 1.1 billion federal payments totaling approximately $3.7 trillion, identifying and returning payments meant for deceased individuals. Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted the transformation in federal fraud prevention, emphasizing the use of better data, stronger controls, and advanced technology to stop fraud before payments are made.
In the past year, Treasury expanded safeguards to verify over $3.7 trillion in payments, increasing Do Not Pay access from 4 percent of programs to 99 percent. This shift from a reactive ‘pay and chase’ approach to a proactive prevention strategy has significantly improved the efficiency and accuracy of federal payment verification.
Expanded Data Sources and Technology
The Do Not Pay program has been enhanced with new data sources, increasing the amount of data screened to about 20 times the previous volume. The Treasury added tools like company registration information from OpenCorporates and Social Security data to improve verification capabilities. These efforts have allowed the department to identify and return payments that failed to meet verification standards before they are disbursed.
White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers praised the administration’s progress in preventing fraud, noting that the new standards are setting a precedent for future federal financial oversight.
Privacy and Security Measures
Treasury officials emphasized the strict privacy, security, and access controls governing the use of Do Not Pay data. These measures ensure that the program remains a reliable tool for federal agencies and state departments while protecting sensitive information.
As the program continues to expand, most remaining federal programs are expected to complete onboarding by the 2027 fiscal year, marking a significant step toward a more secure and efficient federal payment system.
Source: Breitbart
