Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/Internal Revenue Service (IRS)-Match Number 1016), 5396-5397 [E6-1318]

Download as PDF 5396 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 21 / Wednesday, February 1, 2006 / Notices including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–Phlx–2005–90 on the subject line. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/ Internal Revenue Service (IRS)—Match Number 1016) AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA). Notice of the renewal of an existing computer matching program, which is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2005. ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces the • Send paper comments in triplicate renewal of an existing computer to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, matching program that SSA is currently Securities and Exchange Commission, conducting with the IRS. 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC DATES: IRS will file a report of the 20549–9303. subject matching program with the Committee on Homeland Security and All submissions should refer to File Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Number SR–Phlx–2005–90. This file Committee on Government Reform of number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the the House of Representatives, and the Office of Information and Regulatory Commission process and review your Affairs, Office of Management and comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will Budget (OMB). The renewal of the post all comments on the Commission’s matching program will be effective as indicated below. Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the ADDRESSES: Interested parties may submission, all subsequent comment on this notice by either telefax amendments, all written statements to (410) 965–8582 or writing to the Associate Commissioner, Office of with respect to the proposed rule Income Security Programs, 252 change that are filed with the Altmeyer Building, 6401 Security Commission, and all written Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401. communications relating to the All comments received will be available proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than for public inspection at this address. those that may be withheld from the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The public in accordance with the Associate Commissioner for Income provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be Security Programs as shown above. available for inspection and copying in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the Commission’s Public Reference A. General Room. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at The Computer Matching and Privacy the principal offices of the Phlx. All Protection Act of 1988 (Public Law comments received will be posted (Pub. L.) 100–503), amended the Privacy without change; the Commission does Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) by describing the not edit personal identifying manner in which computer matching information from submissions. You involving Federal agencies could be should submit only information that performed and adding certain you wish to make available publicly. All protections for individuals applying for, submissions should refer to File and receiving, Federal benefits. Section Number SR–Phlx–2005–90 and should 7201 of the Omnibus Budget be submitted on or before February 22, Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101– 2006. 508) further amended the Privacy Act regarding protections for such For the Commission, by the Division of individuals. Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated The Privacy Act, as amended, authority.14 regulates the use of computer matching Nancy M. Morris, by Federal agencies when records in a Secretary. system of records are matched with [FR Doc. E6–1305 Filed 1–31–06; 8:45 am] other Federal, State, or local government BILLING CODE 8010–01–P records. It requires Federal agencies involved in computer matching 14 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). programs to: cchase on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES Paper Comments VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:49 Jan 31, 2006 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00165 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (1) Negotiate written agreements with the other agency, or agencies, participating in the matching programs; (2) Obtain the Data Integrity Boards’ approval of the match agreements; (3) Publish notice of the computer matching program in the Federal Register; (4) Furnish detailed reports about matching programs to Congress and OMB; (5) Notify applicants and beneficiaries that their records are subject to matching; and (6) Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, terminating, or denying an individual’s benefits or payments. B. SSA Computer Matches Subject to the Privacy Act We have taken action to ensure that all of SSA’s computer matching programs comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act, as amended. Dated: December 7, 2005. Martin H. Gerry, Deputy Commissioner for Disability and Income Security Programs. Notice of Computer Matching Program, Social Security Administration (SSA) With Internal Revenue Service (IRS) A. Participating Agencies SSA and IRS. B. Purpose of the Matching Program The purpose of this matching program is to establish conditions under which IRS agrees to disclose to SSA certain return information for use in verifying eligibility for, and/or the correct amount of, benefits provided under title XVI of the Social Security Act, to qualified aged, blind and disabled individuals, and federally administered supplementary payments of the type described in section 1616(a) of such Act (including payments pursuant to an agreement entered into under section 212(a) of Pub. L. 93–66, 87 Stat. 152). C. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program Section 6103(1)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 6103(1)(7)) authorizes the IRS to disclose return information with respect to unearned income to Federal, State, and local agencies administering certain benefit programs under the Social Security Act. Section 1631(e)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1383(e)(1)(B)) requires verification of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility and benefit amounts with independent or collateral sources. E:\FR\FM\01FEN1.SGM 01FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 21 / Wednesday, February 1, 2006 / Notices D. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered by the Matching Program SSA will provide the IRS with identifying information with respect to applicants for, and recipients of, benefits available under programs specified in this Agreement from the Supplemental Security Income Record and Special Veterans Benefit (SSR) system, SSA/ODSSIS 60–0103, as published at 66 FR 11079 (February 21, 2001). IRS will extract return information with respect to unearned income from the Wage and Information Returns Processing (IRP) File, Treas/IRS 22.061, hereafter referred to as the Information Return Master File (IRMF), as published at 66 FR 63797 (December 10, 2001), through the Disclosure of Information to Federal, State and Local Agencies (DIFSLA) program. E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program The matching program will become effective no sooner than 40 days after notice of the matching program is sent to Congress and OMB, or 30 days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register, whichever date is later. The matching program will continue for 18 months from the effective date and may be extended for an additional 12 months thereafter, if certain conditions are met. [FR Doc. E6–1318 Filed 1–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Altered System of Records AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA) cchase on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES ACTION: Altered system of records. 17:49 Jan 31, 2006 Jkt 208001 I. Background and Purpose of the Proposed Alterations to the Master Representative Payee File System of Records A. General Background SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4)), we are issuing public notice of our intent to alter an existing system of records, the Master Representative Payee File, 60– 0222. The proposed alterations will result in an expansion of the existing categories of records maintained in the Master Representative Payee File to include: (1) Information about representative payee applicants who have been convicted of an offense resulting in more than one (1) year imprisonment; (2) Information about representative payee applicants or payees who have an outstanding felony warrant; and (3) Information about specific types of organizations which, having met certain requirements, may apply and be VerDate Aug<31>2005 permitted to charge a fee for their payee services. All of the proposed alterations are discussed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. We invite public comment on this proposal. DATES: We filed a report of the proposed altered system of records with the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Chairman of the House Committee on Government Reform, and the Director, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget on January 23, 2006. The proposed altered system of records will become effective on March 6, 2006, unless we receive comments warranting it not to become effective. ADDRESSES: Interested individuals may comment on this publication by writing to the Executive Director, Office of Public Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, Social Security Administration, Room 3–A–6 Operations Building, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21235– 6401. All comments received will be available for public inspection at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margo Wagner, Social Insurance Specialist, Disclosure Policy Team, Office of Public Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, Social Security Administration, in Room 3–A–6 Operations Building, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21235– 6401, telephone at (410) 965–1482, email: margo.wagner@ssa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Master Representative Payee File system of records maintains information that Social Security field offices use when screening applicants to determine suitability as representative payees for Social Security claimants and beneficiaries who are incapable of handling their Social Security benefits and those who are required by law to have payees. The Master Representative Payee File system of records currently maintains records about all payees and payee applicants, including persons whose certifications as representative payees have been revoked or terminated on or after January 1, 1991; persons who have been convicted of a violation of section 208 or 1632 of the Social Security Act (the Act); persons convicted under other statutes in PO 00000 Frm 00166 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5397 connection with services as a representative payee; and others whose certification as a representative payee SSA has revoked due to misuse of funds paid under Title II or Title XVI of the Act. The system also houses information on persons who are acting or have acted as representative payees; representative payee applicants who were not selected to serve as representative payees; and beneficiaries/applicants who are being served by representative payees. B. Discussion of Proposed Alterations to the Master Representative Payee File System of Records The Social Security Protection Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108–203) amended section 205(j) of the Act. The amendment, which came into effect April 1, 2005, mandates that SSA not appoint payees, or permit the continued payee service of those payees, with certain types of criminal behaviors. To effectuate this provision which affords better protection to Social Security beneficiaries in need of a representative payee, SSA proposes an expansion of the collection of data in the application process to include: 1. Information about applicants wanting to serve as representative payees who have been imprisoned for more than one (1) year, and 2. Information about payees or payee applicants who have an outstanding fugitive felon warrant. In addition to the above, under provisions in section 205(j) in existence prior to the implementation of Pub. L. 108–203, SSA will collect information about specific types of organizations which, having met certain requirements, may apply and be permitted to charge a fee for their payee services. II. Record Storage Medium and Safeguards for the Information Maintained in the Proposed Altered Master Representative Payee File System of Records The Master Representative Payee File system of records maintains information in electronic and manual forms. Only authorized SSA personnel that have a need for the information in the performance of their official duties are permitted access to the information. Security measures include the use of access codes to enter the computer system that will maintain the data and storage of the computerized records in secured areas that are accessible only to employees who require the information in performing their official duties. Manually maintained records are kept in locked cabinets or in otherwise secure areas. E:\FR\FM\01FEN1.SGM 01FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 1, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5396-5397]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-1318]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION


Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)--Match Number 1016)

AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA).

ACTION: Notice of the renewal of an existing computer matching program, 
which is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2005.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as 
amended, this notice announces the renewal of an existing computer 
matching program that SSA is currently conducting with the IRS.

DATES: IRS will file a report of the subject matching program with the 
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, 
the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives, and 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB). The renewal of the matching program will be effective 
as indicated below.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties may comment on this notice by either 
telefax to (410) 965-8582 or writing to the Associate Commissioner, 
Office of Income Security Programs, 252 Altmeyer Building, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401. All comments received 
will be available for public inspection at this address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Associate Commissioner for Income 
Security Programs as shown above.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. General

    The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Public 
Law (Pub. L.) 100-503), amended the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) by 
describing the manner in which computer matching involving Federal 
agencies could be performed and adding certain protections for 
individuals applying for, and receiving, Federal benefits. Section 7201 
of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-508) 
further amended the Privacy Act regarding protections for such 
individuals.
    The Privacy Act, as amended, regulates the use of computer matching 
by Federal agencies when records in a system of records are matched 
with other Federal, State, or local government records. It requires 
Federal agencies involved in computer matching programs to:
    (1) Negotiate written agreements with the other agency, or 
agencies, participating in the matching programs;
    (2) Obtain the Data Integrity Boards' approval of the match 
agreements;
    (3) Publish notice of the computer matching program in the Federal 
Register;
    (4) Furnish detailed reports about matching programs to Congress 
and OMB;
    (5) Notify applicants and beneficiaries that their records are 
subject to matching; and
    (6) Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, terminating, 
or denying an individual's benefits or payments.

B. SSA Computer Matches Subject to the Privacy Act

    We have taken action to ensure that all of SSA's computer matching 
programs comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act, as amended.

    Dated: December 7, 2005.
Martin H. Gerry,
Deputy Commissioner for Disability and Income Security Programs.

Notice of Computer Matching Program, Social Security Administration 
(SSA) With Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

A. Participating Agencies

    SSA and IRS.

B. Purpose of the Matching Program

    The purpose of this matching program is to establish conditions 
under which IRS agrees to disclose to SSA certain return information 
for use in verifying eligibility for, and/or the correct amount of, 
benefits provided under title XVI of the Social Security Act, to 
qualified aged, blind and disabled individuals, and federally 
administered supplementary payments of the type described in section 
1616(a) of such Act (including payments pursuant to an agreement 
entered into under section 212(a) of Pub. L. 93-66, 87 Stat. 152).

C. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program

    Section 6103(1)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 
6103(1)(7)) authorizes the IRS to disclose return information with 
respect to unearned income to Federal, State, and local agencies 
administering certain benefit programs under the Social Security Act.
    Section 1631(e)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1383(e)(1)(B)) requires verification of Supplemental Security Income 
(SSI) eligibility and benefit amounts with independent or collateral 
sources.

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D. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered by the Matching 
Program

    SSA will provide the IRS with identifying information with respect 
to applicants for, and recipients of, benefits available under programs 
specified in this Agreement from the Supplemental Security Income 
Record and Special Veterans Benefit (SSR) system, SSA/ODSSIS 60-0103, 
as published at 66 FR 11079 (February 21, 2001). IRS will extract 
return information with respect to unearned income from the Wage and 
Information Returns Processing (IRP) File, Treas/IRS 22.061, hereafter 
referred to as the Information Return Master File (IRMF), as published 
at 66 FR 63797 (December 10, 2001), through the Disclosure of 
Information to Federal, State and Local Agencies (DIFSLA) program.

E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program

    The matching program will become effective no sooner than 40 days 
after notice of the matching program is sent to Congress and OMB, or 30 
days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register, 
whichever date is later. The matching program will continue for 18 
months from the effective date and may be extended for an additional 12 
months thereafter, if certain conditions are met.

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