Finanse publiczne · 10/09/2025

Waiver of Computer Matching Agreements for Do Not Pay

Under the Do Not Pay statute, the Secretary of the Treasury (Secretary) may waive statutory computer matching requirements, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), where legally permissible. OMB has issued guidance for agencies which outlines waiver eligibility criteria and specifies conditions agencies must meet to obtain the waiver. On September 3, 2025, the Secretary authorized the issuance of a four-year waivers for eligible agencies engaging in matching programs with the Do Not Pay Initiative.