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(5) Notify applicants and beneficiaries
that their records are subject to
matching; and
(6) Verify match findings before
reducing, suspending, terminating, or
denying a person’s benefits or
payments.
B. SSA Computer Matches Subject to
the Privacy Act
We have taken action to ensure that
all of our computer matching programs
comply with the requirements of the
Privacy Act, as amended.
Kirsten J. Moncada,
Executive Director, Office of Privacy and
Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel.
Notice of Computer Matching Program,
SSA with the Department of Labor (DOL)
A. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
SSA and DOL
B. PURPOSE OF THE MATCHING PROGRAM
The purpose of this matching program
is to establish the terms, conditions, and
safeguards under which DOL will
disclose the DOL administered Part B
Black Lung (BL) benefit data to us. We
will match DOL’s Part B BL data with
our records of persons receiving
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to
verify that Part B BL beneficiaries are
receiving the correct amount of SSI
payments.
individuals, all miners, receiving Part B
BL benefit payments. Additionally, once
every year, DOL will send an additional
file representing all Part B BL benefit
records, referred to as the saturation file,
regardless of any changes. DOL’s
monthly extract file will contain each
Part B BL beneficiary’s SSN, name, date
of birth, date of entitlement, payment
status, current benefit amount, and
effective date of the current benefit
amount. We will determine which of the
recipients are receiving SSI payments
and match the DOL data against the
SSN, type of action code, and income
type for those recipients in our SSR/
SVB.
E. INCLUSIVE DATES OF THE MATCHING PROGRAM
The effective date of this matching
program is November 25, 2014;
provided that the following notice
periods have lapsed: 30 days after
publication of this notice in the Federal
Register and 40 days after notice of the
matching program is sent to Congress
and OMB. The matching program will
continue for 18 months from the
effective date and, if both agencies meet
certain conditions, it may extend for an
additional 12 months thereafter.
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
C. AUTHORITY FOR CONDUCTING THE MATCHING
PROGRAM
[Docket No. SSA 2014–0048]
This agreement is executed in
accordance with the Privacy Act of
1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, as amended by the
Computer Matching and Privacy
Protection Act of 1988, as amended, and
the regulations promulgated thereunder.
The legal authority for this agreement
is 1631(f) of the Social Security Act, 42
U.S.C. 1383(f). This legal authority
requires any Federal agency to provide
us with information in its possession
that we may require for making a
determination of eligibility for or the
proper amount of SSI payments.
Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended;
Computer Matching Program (SSA/
Office of Child Support Enforcement
(OCSE))—Match Number 1074
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D. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS AND PERSONS
COVERED BY THE MATCHING PROGRAM
We will match the SSR/SVB SSA/
ODSSIS (60–0103) last published on
January 11, 2006 (71 FR 1830), which
contains all data pertinent to payments
made to Title XVI recipients, with an
extract from DOL’s Office of Workers’
Compensation Programs, BL Benefit
Payments file (DOL/ESA–30). Both
agencies have published the appropriate
routine uses to permit the disclosures
necessary to conduct this match. DOL’s
monthly extract file will contain
necessary identifying and payment
information for approximately 16,000
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Social Security Administration
(SSA) .
ACTION: Notice of a renewal of an
existing computer matching program
that will expire on December 11, 2014.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
provisions of the Privacy Act, as
amended, this notice announces a
renewal of an existing computer
matching program that we are currently
conducting with OCSE.
DATES: We will file a report of the
subject matching program with the
Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs of the Senate; the
Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform of the House of
Representatives; and the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB). The matching program will be
effective as indicated below.
ADDRESSES: Interested parties may
comment on this notice by either
telefaxing to (410) 966–0869 or writing
SUMMARY:
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to the Executive Director, Office of
Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the
General Counsel, Social Security
Administration, 617 Altmeyer Building,
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21235–6401. All comments received
will be available for public inspection at
this address.
The
Executive Director, Office of Privacy
and Disclosure, Office of the General
Counsel, as shown above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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
conditions under which computer
matching involving the Federal
government could be performed and
adding certain protections for persons
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 persons.
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 approval of the matching
agreement by the Data Integrity Boards
of the participating Federal agencies;
(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 a person’s benefits or
payments.
B. SSA Computer Matches Subject to
the Privacy Act
We have taken action to ensure that
all of our computer matching programs
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comply with the requirements of the
Privacy Act, as amended.
Kirsten J. Moncada,
Executive Director, Office of Privacy and
Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel.
Notice of Computer Matching Program,
SSA with the Office of Child Support
Enforcement (OCSE)
A. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
SSA and OCSE
B. PURPOSE OF THE MATCHING PROGRAM
This computer matching agreement
governs a matching program between
OCSE and us. The agreement covers the
following information exchange
operations between OCSE and us from
the National Directory of New Hires
(NDNH): online query access for
Supplemental Security Income (SSI),
Disability Insurance (DI), and Ticket-toWork and Self-Sufficiency (Ticket)
programs; and SSI Quarterly Wage batch
match. This agreement also governs the
use, treatment, and safeguarding of the
information exchanged. This agreement
assists us in (1) establishing or verifying
eligibility or payment amounts, or both
under the SSI program; (2) establishing
or verifying eligibility or continuing
entitlement under the DI program; and
(3) in administering the Ticket
programs. We evaluate the cost-benefits,
including programmatic and operational
impact, which NDNH information has
on our programs and operations.
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C. AUTHORITY FOR CONDUCTING THE MATCHING
PROGRAM
The legal authorities for disclosures
under this agreement are the Social
Security Act (Act) and the Privacy Act
of 1974, as amended. 453(j)(4) of the Act
provides that OCSE shall provide our
Commissioner with all information in
NDNH. 42 U.S.C. 653(j)(4). We have
authority to use data to determine
entitlement and eligibility for programs
we administer pursuant to 453(j)(4),
1631(e)(1)(B) and (f), and 1148(d)(1) of
the Act. 42 U.S.C. 653(j)(4), 1320b–
19(d)(1), and 1383(e)(1)(B) and (f).
Disclosures under this agreement shall
be made in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552a(b)(3), and in compliance with the
matching procedures in 5. U.S.C.
552a(o), (p), and (r). Our Commissioner
is required to verify eligibility of a
recipient or applicant for SSI using
independent or collateral sources. SSI
benefits may not be determined solely
based on declarations by the applicant
concerning eligibility factors or other
relevant facts. Information is also
obtained, as necessary, in order to
assure that SSI benefits are only
provided to eligible individuals (or
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eligible spouses) and that the amounts
of such benefits are correct.
1631(e)(1)(B) of the Act. Section 1631(f)
of the Act provides that ‘‘the head of
any federal agency shall provide such
information as our Commissioner needs
for purposes of determining eligibility
for the amount of benefits, or verifying
information with respect thereto.’’
Section 1148(d)(1) of the Act requires us
to verify earnings of beneficiaries/
recipients to ensure accurate payments
to employer network providers under
the Ticket program.
D. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS AND PERSONS
COVERED BY THE MATCHING PROGRAM
We will provide electronically to
OCSE the following data elements in the
finder file: individual’s Social Security
number (SSN) and name. OCSE will
provide electronically to us the
following data elements from the NDNH
in the quarterly wage file: quarterly
wage record identifier; for employees:
name, SSN, verification request code,
processed date, non-verifiable indicator,
wage amount, and reporting period; for
employers of individuals in the
quarterly wage file of the NDNH: name,
employer identification number, and
address(es); transmitter agency code;
transmitter state code; and state or
agency name. OCSE will provide
electronically to us the following data
elements from the NDNH in the
unemployment insurance file:
unemployment insurance record
identifier; processed date; SSN;
verification request code; name;
address; unemployment insurance
benefit amount; reporting period;
transmitter agency code; transmitter
state code; and state or agency name.
We will us the individual’s SSN to
initiate an online query for NDNH
records. Data elements we can access on
the NDNH quarterly wage screen:
quarterly wage record identifier; date
report processed; name/SSN verified;
for employees: SSN, Name, wage
amount, and reporting period; for
employers: name, employer
identification number employer FIPS
code (if present) and address(es). Data
elements we can access on the NDNH
new hire screen: new hire record
identifier; name/SSN verified; date
report processed; for employees: SSN,
name, and date of hire; for employers:
name, employer identification number,
employer FIPS code (if present) and
address(es). Data elements we can
access on the NDNH unemployment
insurance screen: unemployment
insurance record identifier; name/SSN
verified; SSN; name; address;
unemployment insurance benefit
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amount; reporting period; payer state;
and date report processed.
E. INCLUSIVE DATES OF THE MATCHING PROGRAM
The effective date of this matching
program is December 12, 2014, provided
that the following notice periods have
lapsed: 30 days after publication of this
notice in the Federal Register and 40
days after notice of the matching
program is sent to Congress and OMB.
The matching program will continue for
18 months from the effective date and,
if both agencies meet certain conditions,
it may extend for an additional 12
months thereafter.
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[Docket No. SSA 2014–0032]
Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended;
Computer Matching Program (SSA/
Department of Labor (DOL))—Match
Number 1003
AGENCY:
Social Security Administration
(SSA).
Notice of a renewal of an
existing computer matching program
that will expire on November 24, 2014.
ACTION:
In accordance with the
provisions of the Privacy Act, as
amended, this notice announces a
renewal of an existing computer
matching program that we are currently
conducting with DOL.
DATES: We will file a report of the
subject matching program with the
Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs of the Senate; the
Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform of the House of
Representatives; and the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB). The matching program will be
effective as indicated below.
ADDRESSES: Interested parties may
comment on this notice by either
telefaxing to (410) 966–0869 or writing
to the Executive Director, Office of
Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the
General Counsel, Social Security
Administration, 617 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
Executive Director, Office of Privacy
and Disclosure, Office of the General
Counsel, as shown above.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
[Docket No. SSA 2014-0048]
Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/
Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE))--Match Number 1074
AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA) .
ACTION: Notice of a renewal of an existing computer matching program
that will expire on December 11, 2014.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as
amended, this notice announces a renewal of an existing computer
matching program that we are currently conducting with OCSE.
DATES: We will file a report of the subject matching program with the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate;
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of
Representatives; and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The matching program will be
effective as indicated below.
ADDRESSES: Interested parties may comment on this notice by either
telefaxing to (410) 966-0869 or writing to the Executive Director,
Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, Social
Security Administration, 617 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 Executive Director, Office of
Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, 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 conditions under which computer matching involving the
Federal government could be performed and adding certain protections
for persons 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 persons.
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 approval of the matching agreement by the Data Integrity
Boards of the participating Federal agencies;
(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 a person's benefits or payments.
B. SSA Computer Matches Subject to the Privacy Act
We have taken action to ensure that all of our computer matching
programs
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comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act, as amended.
Kirsten J. Moncada,
Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the
General Counsel.
Notice of Computer Matching Program, SSA with the Office of Child
Support Enforcement (OCSE)
A. Participating Agencies
SSA and OCSE
B. Purpose of the Matching Program
This computer matching agreement governs a matching program between
OCSE and us. The agreement covers the following information exchange
operations between OCSE and us from the National Directory of New Hires
(NDNH): online query access for Supplemental Security Income (SSI),
Disability Insurance (DI), and Ticket-to-Work and Self-Sufficiency
(Ticket) programs; and SSI Quarterly Wage batch match. This agreement
also governs the use, treatment, and safeguarding of the information
exchanged. This agreement assists us in (1) establishing or verifying
eligibility or payment amounts, or both under the SSI program; (2)
establishing or verifying eligibility or continuing entitlement under
the DI program; and (3) in administering the Ticket programs. We
evaluate the cost-benefits, including programmatic and operational
impact, which NDNH information has on our programs and operations.
C. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program
The legal authorities for disclosures under this agreement are the
Social Security Act (Act) and the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended.
453(j)(4) of the Act provides that OCSE shall provide our Commissioner
with all information in NDNH. 42 U.S.C. 653(j)(4). We have authority to
use data to determine entitlement and eligibility for programs we
administer pursuant to 453(j)(4), 1631(e)(1)(B) and (f), and 1148(d)(1)
of the Act. 42 U.S.C. 653(j)(4), 1320b-19(d)(1), and 1383(e)(1)(B) and
(f). Disclosures under this agreement shall be made in accordance with
5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3), and in compliance with the matching procedures in
5. U.S.C. 552a(o), (p), and (r). Our Commissioner is required to verify
eligibility of a recipient or applicant for SSI using independent or
collateral sources. SSI benefits may not be determined solely based on
declarations by the applicant concerning eligibility factors or other
relevant facts. Information is also obtained, as necessary, in order to
assure that SSI benefits are only provided to eligible individuals (or
eligible spouses) and that the amounts of such benefits are correct.
1631(e)(1)(B) of the Act. Section 1631(f) of the Act provides that
``the head of any federal agency shall provide such information as our
Commissioner needs for purposes of determining eligibility for the
amount of benefits, or verifying information with respect thereto.''
Section 1148(d)(1) of the Act requires us to verify earnings of
beneficiaries/recipients to ensure accurate payments to employer
network providers under the Ticket program.
D. Categories of Records and Persons Covered by the Matching Program
We will provide electronically to OCSE the following data elements
in the finder file: individual's Social Security number (SSN) and name.
OCSE will provide electronically to us the following data elements from
the NDNH in the quarterly wage file: quarterly wage record identifier;
for employees: name, SSN, verification request code, processed date,
non-verifiable indicator, wage amount, and reporting period; for
employers of individuals in the quarterly wage file of the NDNH: name,
employer identification number, and address(es); transmitter agency
code; transmitter state code; and state or agency name. OCSE will
provide electronically to us the following data elements from the NDNH
in the unemployment insurance file: unemployment insurance record
identifier; processed date; SSN; verification request code; name;
address; unemployment insurance benefit amount; reporting period;
transmitter agency code; transmitter state code; and state or agency
name. We will us the individual's SSN to initiate an online query for
NDNH records. Data elements we can access on the NDNH quarterly wage
screen: quarterly wage record identifier; date report processed; name/
SSN verified; for employees: SSN, Name, wage amount, and reporting
period; for employers: name, employer identification number employer
FIPS code (if present) and address(es). Data elements we can access on
the NDNH new hire screen: new hire record identifier; name/SSN
verified; date report processed; for employees: SSN, name, and date of
hire; for employers: name, employer identification number, employer
FIPS code (if present) and address(es). Data elements we can access on
the NDNH unemployment insurance screen: unemployment insurance record
identifier; name/SSN verified; SSN; name; address; unemployment
insurance benefit amount; reporting period; payer state; and date
report processed.
E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program
The effective date of this matching program is December 12, 2014,
provided that the following notice periods have lapsed: 30 days after
publication of this notice in the Federal Register and 40 days after
notice of the matching program is sent to Congress and OMB. The
matching program will continue for 18 months from the effective date
and, if both agencies meet certain conditions, it may extend for an
additional 12 months thereafter.
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