Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program, 11445-11446 [2023-03704]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 36 / Thursday, February 23, 2023 / Notices the minimization of burden (including the use of information technology). Comments received in response to this notice will be summarized for and included with the OGE request for extension of OMB paperwork approval. The comments will also become a matter of public record. Specifically, OGE seeks public comment on the following: • What problems do you have using the form? • Are there sections of the form or instructions that are unclear? • Is there information provided that is confusing? • What additional information would be helpful? Approved: February 16, 2023. Emory Rounds, Director, U.S. Office of Government Ethics. [FR Doc. 2023–03713 Filed 2–22–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6345–03–P Interested parties may submit written comments on this notice by mail or email to the Chief Technology Officer, HHS/ACF Tech, 330 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20024, paris@acf.hhs.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: General questions about the matching program may be submitted to Kevin Duvall, Chief Technology Officer, ACF Tech, 330 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20024, 202–401–5680, or paris@ acf.hhs.gov. ADDRESSES: The Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), provides certain protections for individuals applying for Administration for Children & Families and receiving Federal benefits. The law Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program governs the use of computer matching by Federal agencies when records in a AGENCY: Administration for Children & system of records (meaning, Federal Families, Department of Health and agency records about individuals Human Services. retrieved by name or other personal identifier) are matched with records of ACTION: Notice of a new matching other Federal or non-Federal agencies. program. The Privacy Act requires agencies SUMMARY: In accordance with subsection involved in a matching program to the (e)(12) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as following: amended, the Department of Health and 1. Obtain approval of a Computer Human Services, Administration for Matching Agreement, prepared in Children & Families, Office of the Chief accordance with the Privacy Act, by the Technology Officer (HHS/ACF/OCTO), Data Integrity Board of each Federal is providing notice of a re-established agency that is a source, or recipient of matching program between the data used in the matching program. 5 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S.C. 522a(o)(1), (u)(3)(A) and (u)(4). State Public Assistance Agencies 2. Provide adequate advance notice of (SPAAs) participating in the Public the matching program, including a copy Assistance Reporting System (PARIS) of the agreement, to Congress and the Program. The matching program Office of Management and Budget provides the SPAAs with VA’s (OMB). 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(A)(i) and (r). compensation and pension data on a 3. Publish advance notice of the periodic basis to use in determining matching program in the Federal public assistance applicants’ and Register. 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(12). recipients’ eligibility for certain public 4. Make the Computer Matching assistance benefits. HHS/ACF/OPRE Agreement available to the public. 5 facilitates the matching program, and U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(A)(ii). the Department of Defense, Defense 5. Notify the individuals whose Manpower Data Center (DoD/DMDC) information will be used in the conducts the matches of SPAA and VA matching program that the information data and provides associated support. they provide is subject to verification through matching, as required by 5 DATES: The deadline for comments on U.S.C. 552a(o)(1)(D). this notice is March 27, 2023. The re6. Verify match findings before established matching program will commence not sooner than 30 days after suspending, terminating, reducing, or making a final denial of an individual’s publication of this notice, provided no benefits or payments, or taking other comments are received that warrant a DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 change to this notice. The matching program will be conducted for an initial term of 18 months (from approximately March 2023 through September 2024), and within three months of expiration may be renewed for one additional year if the parties make no change to the matching program and certify that the program has been conducted in compliance with the matching agreement. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:12 Feb 22, 2023 Jkt 259001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11445 adverse action against the individual, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(p). 7. Provide an annual report of the matching program activities to Congress and OMB, and make the report available to the public. 5 U.S.C. 552a(u)(3)(D). This matching program meets these requirements. Kevin M. Duvall, Chief Technology Officer, ACF. Participating Agencies The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the source agency, and State Public Assistance Agencies (SPAAs) are non-Federal agencies. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program Sections 402, 1137, and 1903(r) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. secs. 602(a), 1320b–7, and 1396b(r)). Purpose(s) The matching program will provide participating SPAAs with VA’s compensation and pension data on a periodic basis to use in determining public assistance applicants’ and recipients’ eligibility for benefits under the Medicaid, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and general assistance programs, and to use in helping relevant veterans to better understand similar benefits available through the VA that may be better alternatives. The matching program helps ensure fair and equitable treatment in the delivery of benefits attributable to funds provided by the Federal Government. Categories of Individuals The categories of individuals involved in the matching program are the following: • Individuals applying for or receiving Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, and/ or general assistance benefits (public assistance clients); and • Individuals receiving VA pay or pension benefits. Categories of Records The categories of records used in the matching program are identifying information, compensation, and pension data. On an approximately quarterly basis, VA will provide DoD/DMDC with a file containing VA benefit record data for most VA benefit and compensation recipients. SPAAs will also provide DoD/DMDC with a non-Federal file containing identifying information, including Social Security Numbers (SSNs), about public assistance clients. DoD/DMDC will compare the SSNs in E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1 11446 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 36 / Thursday, February 23, 2023 / Notices each SPAA file to the VA file and will provide the SPAA with match results containing the following data elements (as applicable) about each public assistance client whose SSN matches the SSN of an individual receiving VA compensation or pension benefits: VA File Number; Veteran/Beneficiary/ Apportionee SSN and SSN Verification Indicator; Payee Type Code; Award Type, Award Line Type, and Award Status Codes; Gender Code; Last Name/ First Name/Middle Name; Beneficiary Birth Date; Veteran/Spouse Aid and Attendance Code; Station Number; Spouse; Minor Child; School Child; Helpless Child; Parent; Combined Degree; Entitlement Type Code; Change Reason; Suspense Reason; Last Paid Date; Effective Date; Gross Amount; Net Award Amount; Payment Amount; Frequency Pay Type Code; Income for VA Purposes Amount; Beneficiary/ Spouse Annual Amounts (for Wages, Insurance, Interest, Social Security, Civil Service Retirement, Military, Railroad Retirement Board, Black Lung, and Rest); Beneficiary/Spouse Rest of Exclusion Amount; Medical Expense/ Education Expense/Last Expense/ Hardship Amounts; Receivable/ Receivable Amount; Monthly Deductions/Deduction Amount; Proceeds/Proceeds Amount; Address Type Indicator; Address Name/ Fiduciary; Address Fiduciary Type; Address Name Beneficiary; Corporate Format Address (Address Lines One, Two, and Three, City Name, State Name, ZIP Code Prefix and Suffix, Country Type Name, Foreign Postal Code, Province Name, Territory Name, Military Postal Type, Military Post Office); and, Benefits Delivery Network Treasury Address and ZIP Code Prefix. System(s) of Records The VA data used in this matching program will be disclosed from the following system of records, as authorized by routine use 35: ‘‘Compensation, Pension, Education, and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Records—VA (58VA21/22/ 28),’’ 86 FR 61858 (Nov. 8, 2021). [FR Doc. 2023–03704 Filed 2–17–23; 4:15 pm] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 BILLING CODE 4184–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:12 Feb 22, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Community Living Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Public Comment Request; of the Evaluation of the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) and Performance Management Support OMB Control Number 0985–New Administration for Community Living, HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Administration for Community Living is announcing that the proposed collection of information listed above has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This 30-day notice collects comments on the information collection requirements related to the Evaluation of the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) and Performance Management Support. DATES: Submit written comments on the collection of information by March 27, 2023. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find the information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. By mail to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, New Executive Office Bldg., 725 17th St. NW, Rm. 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ACL. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amanda Cash, 202–795–7369 or evaluation@acl.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, ACL has submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for review and clearance. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is requesting approval to collect data for the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) to understand how and to what extent the NPRC is meeting its goals. The NPRC provides resources to people living with paralysis, their caregivers, and their support network. ACL is responsible for oversight of the NPRC, which has been administered by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation since its authorization in 2009. This data collection effort will be focused on evaluating specific major SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 activities of the NPRC: (a) the Quality of Life (QOL) Grants Program; (b) the Peer and Family Support Program (PFSP); and (c) the Promotional Activities, Outreach, and Collaboration program. This evaluation seeks to identify barriers and challenges to operating the NPRC, document best practices for other Resource Centers, and recommend areas for improvement. Specifically, this IC will help ACL to understand how each major NPRC activity aims to achieve the following goals, and to what extent the activities affect related outcomes: a. Improving the health and quality of life of individuals living with paralysis of all ages, their families, and their support network; b. Raising awareness of members of the target populations about paralysis; c. Increasing access of members of the target populations to services relevant to individuals with paralysis; d. Increasing the empowerment, confidence, and independence of individuals living with paralysis; e. Strengthening support networks for individuals living with paralysis; and f. Improving and increasing opportunities for community living for individuals living with paralysis and their caretakers. To gain an in-depth understanding of the perspectives of mentors and peers participating in the PFSP, QOL program subgrantees, and people who serve as regional champions in the Promotional Activities, Outreach, and Collaboration program, eight focus groups will be conducted with no more than eight people per focus group. Additionally, a web-based survey will be administered to a maximum of 400 PFSP peers, 180 PFSP mentors, and 300 people served by QOL subgrantees to understand respondents’ experiences with the NPRC. This data will contribute to documenting how each of the NPRC’s major activities are delivered and the extent to which they improve the quality of life of people living with paralysis, their caregivers, and their support networks. Findings can inform practice for the NPRC and other Resource Centers. This evaluation will also help to identify how the NPRC can better meet the stated goals of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to, ‘‘protect and strengthen equitable access to high quality and affordable healthcare,’’ and to, ‘‘strengthen social well-being, equity, and economic resilience.’’ 1 1 FY 2023 Evaluation Plan (p. 3). (2022). U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https:// aspe.hhs.gov/reports/fy-2023-hhs-evaluation-plan. E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 36 (Thursday, February 23, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11445-11446]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03704]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children & Families


Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program

AGENCY: Administration for Children & Families, Department of Health 
and Human Services.

ACTION: Notice of a new matching program.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with subsection (e)(12) of the Privacy Act of 
1974, as amended, the Department of Health and Human Services, 
Administration for Children & Families, Office of the Chief Technology 
Officer (HHS/ACF/OCTO), is providing notice of a re-established 
matching program between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and 
State Public Assistance Agencies (SPAAs) participating in the Public 
Assistance Reporting System (PARIS) Program. The matching program 
provides the SPAAs with VA's compensation and pension data on a 
periodic basis to use in determining public assistance applicants' and 
recipients' eligibility for certain public assistance benefits. HHS/
ACF/OPRE facilitates the matching program, and the Department of 
Defense, Defense Manpower Data Center (DoD/DMDC) conducts the matches 
of SPAA and VA data and provides associated support.

DATES: The deadline for comments on this notice is March 27, 2023. The 
re-established matching program will commence not sooner than 30 days 
after publication of this notice, provided no comments are received 
that warrant a change to this notice. The matching program will be 
conducted for an initial term of 18 months (from approximately March 
2023 through September 2024), and within three months of expiration may 
be renewed for one additional year if the parties make no change to the 
matching program and certify that the program has been conducted in 
compliance with the matching agreement.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties may submit written comments on this 
notice by mail or email to the Chief Technology Officer, HHS/ACF Tech, 
330 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20024, [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: General questions about the matching 
program may be submitted to Kevin Duvall, Chief Technology Officer, ACF 
Tech, 330 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20024, 202-401-5680, or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 
U.S.C. 552a), provides certain protections for individuals applying for 
and receiving Federal benefits. The law governs the use of computer 
matching by Federal agencies when records in a system of records 
(meaning, Federal agency records about individuals retrieved by name or 
other personal identifier) are matched with records of other Federal or 
non-Federal agencies. The Privacy Act requires agencies involved in a 
matching program to the following:
    1. Obtain approval of a Computer Matching Agreement, prepared in 
accordance with the Privacy Act, by the Data Integrity Board of each 
Federal agency that is a source, or recipient of data used in the 
matching program. 5 U.S.C. 522a(o)(1), (u)(3)(A) and (u)(4).
    2. Provide adequate advance notice of the matching program, 
including a copy of the agreement, to Congress and the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(A)(i) and (r).
    3. Publish advance notice of the matching program in the Federal 
Register. 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(12).
    4. Make the Computer Matching Agreement available to the public. 5 
U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(A)(ii).
    5. Notify the individuals whose information will be used in the 
matching program that the information they provide is subject to 
verification through matching, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(1)(D).
    6. Verify match findings before suspending, terminating, reducing, 
or making a final denial of an individual's benefits or payments, or 
taking other adverse action against the individual, as required by 5 
U.S.C. 552a(p).
    7. Provide an annual report of the matching program activities to 
Congress and OMB, and make the report available to the public. 5 U.S.C. 
552a(u)(3)(D).
    This matching program meets these requirements.

Kevin M. Duvall,
Chief Technology Officer, ACF.

Participating Agencies

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the source agency, and 
State Public Assistance Agencies (SPAAs) are non-Federal agencies.

Authority for Conducting the Matching Program

    Sections 402, 1137, and 1903(r) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. secs. 602(a), 1320b-7, and 1396b(r)).

Purpose(s)

    The matching program will provide participating SPAAs with VA's 
compensation and pension data on a periodic basis to use in determining 
public assistance applicants' and recipients' eligibility for benefits 
under the Medicaid, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), 
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and general 
assistance programs, and to use in helping relevant veterans to better 
understand similar benefits available through the VA that may be better 
alternatives. The matching program helps ensure fair and equitable 
treatment in the delivery of benefits attributable to funds provided by 
the Federal Government.

Categories of Individuals

    The categories of individuals involved in the matching program are 
the following:
     Individuals applying for or receiving Medicaid, TANF, 
SNAP, and/or general assistance benefits (public assistance clients); 
and
     Individuals receiving VA pay or pension benefits.

Categories of Records

    The categories of records used in the matching program are 
identifying information, compensation, and pension data.
    On an approximately quarterly basis, VA will provide DoD/DMDC with 
a file containing VA benefit record data for most VA benefit and 
compensation recipients. SPAAs will also provide DoD/DMDC with a non-
Federal file containing identifying information, including Social 
Security Numbers (SSNs), about public assistance clients. DoD/DMDC will 
compare the SSNs in

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each SPAA file to the VA file and will provide the SPAA with match 
results containing the following data elements (as applicable) about 
each public assistance client whose SSN matches the SSN of an 
individual receiving VA compensation or pension benefits:
    VA File Number; Veteran/Beneficiary/Apportionee SSN and SSN 
Verification Indicator; Payee Type Code; Award Type, Award Line Type, 
and Award Status Codes; Gender Code; Last Name/First Name/Middle Name; 
Beneficiary Birth Date; Veteran/Spouse Aid and Attendance Code; Station 
Number; Spouse; Minor Child; School Child; Helpless Child; Parent; 
Combined Degree; Entitlement Type Code; Change Reason; Suspense Reason; 
Last Paid Date; Effective Date; Gross Amount; Net Award Amount; Payment 
Amount; Frequency Pay Type Code; Income for VA Purposes Amount; 
Beneficiary/Spouse Annual Amounts (for Wages, Insurance, Interest, 
Social Security, Civil Service Retirement, Military, Railroad 
Retirement Board, Black Lung, and Rest); Beneficiary/Spouse Rest of 
Exclusion Amount; Medical Expense/Education Expense/Last Expense/
Hardship Amounts; Receivable/Receivable Amount; Monthly Deductions/
Deduction Amount; Proceeds/Proceeds Amount; Address Type Indicator; 
Address Name/Fiduciary; Address Fiduciary Type; Address Name 
Beneficiary; Corporate Format Address (Address Lines One, Two, and 
Three, City Name, State Name, ZIP Code Prefix and Suffix, Country Type 
Name, Foreign Postal Code, Province Name, Territory Name, Military 
Postal Type, Military Post Office); and, Benefits Delivery Network 
Treasury Address and ZIP Code Prefix.

System(s) of Records

    The VA data used in this matching program will be disclosed from 
the following system of records, as authorized by routine use 35: 
``Compensation, Pension, Education, and Vocational Rehabilitation and 
Employment Records--VA (58VA21/22/28),'' 86 FR 61858 (Nov. 8, 2021).

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