VA and Treasury Team Up to Catch Errant Veteran Payments
Published Date: 1/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs is updating its records system to share info with the U.S. Treasury to help catch and stop wrong payments to veterans and others getting federal money. This change affects anyone applying for or receiving federal funds from the VA and kicks in 30 days after this notice unless people send comments. It’s all about making sure money goes to the right folks without delay or waste.
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VA Shares Records with Treasury
The VA will share records with the U.S. Department of the Treasury using the Do Not Pay Working System to identify, prevent, or recoup improper payments to an applicant for, or recipient of, Federal funds. This change applies to people applying for or receiving federal funds from the VA and becomes effective a minimum of 30 days after publication in the Federal Register (publication date January 15, 2026).
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