Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act allows Treasury officials to temporarily pause and review payments before they are certified, particularly if there’s a high risk of fraud or improper payment. Agencies must provide notification to payees about these pauses and offer a chance to contest any concerns. The bill establishes a process for agencies to document fraud-risk indicators, limit the duration of pauses, and ensures timely payment once the review is complete. It also includes reporting requirements to track the effectiveness of these measures and identify areas for improvement.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for agencies to temporarily delay, condition, or segment payments for review if a fraud-risk indicator exists.
- Requires agencies to notify payees about payment pauses and provide a process for contesting inaccuracies.
- Defines ‘fraud-risk indicator’ as an objective data point suggesting anomalous payment patterns.
- Sets a 30-day limit for issuing payments after a corrective action determination, unless a dispute is raised.
- Creates a system for agencies to segment low-risk payments while reviewing higher-risk portions.
- Allows law enforcement to temporarily waive certain provisions to avoid jeopardizing investigations.
- Establishes reporting requirements for the Treasury Secretary on the use of this authority and its impact on fraud prevention.
- Requires the Secretary to issue regulations to administer the requirements of the Act.
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