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Treasury Stops $99M in Wasted Payments | Dayton News
Treasury’s new crackdown on improper payments is already saving nearly $100 million—just the start of a bigger push to stop taxpayer dollars from vanishing through fraud or error before they even leave the system. With permanent access to Social Security data and a revamped “Do Not Pay” program, the government is tightening verification at every stage, especially in high-risk areas like Medicaid and food stamps. Experts stress that prevention is key: catching mistakes before payments hit the bank is far easier than recovering lost funds. This isn’t about catching crooks—it’s about making sure…
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