{"description":"Documents matching 'their recognition importance preventing fraud'","count":1493,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=their+recognition+importance+preventing+fraud&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Visas: Enhancing Vetting and Combatting Fraud in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of State (\"Department\") is amending regulations governing the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (\"DV Program\") to improve the integrity of, and combat fraud in, the program. These amendments require a petitioner to the DV Program to provide valid, unexpired passport information and to upload a scan of the biographic and signature page in the electronic entry form or to otherwise indicate that he or she is exempt from this requirement. Additionally, the Department is standardizing and amending its regulations to add the word \"shall\" to simplify guidance for consular officers; ensure the use of the term \"sex\" in lieu of \"gender\"; and replace the term \"age\" in the DV Program regulations with the phrase \"date of birth\" to accurately reflect the information collected and maintained by the Department during the immigrant visa process.","document_number":"2026-04737","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/11/2026-04737/visas-enhancing-vetting-and-combatting-fraud-in-the-diversity-immigrant-visa-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-11/pdf/2026-04737.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04737.pdf?1773146710","publication_date":"2026-03-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF STATE","name":"State Department","id":476,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/state-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/476","parent_id":null,"slug":"state-department"}],"excerpts":"theft, and exploitation by third-party agents. \n \n Department Response: \n The Department appreciates the support expressed by commenters regarding the passport requirement and their <span class=\"match\">recognition</span> of its <span class=\"match\">importance</span> in <span class=\"match\">preventing</span> <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> and improving the integrity of the DV program. <span class=\"match\">Fraud</span> has been a persistent challenge in the program, with documented cases of duplicate entries, identity theft, and exploitation by third-party agents undermining the fairness and effectiveness of the program, as discussed in the NPRM. The passport requirement is a critical"},{"title":"Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Justice is issuing a final rule to implement Executive Order 14117 of February 28, 2024 (Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government- Related Data by Countries of Concern), by prohibiting and restricting certain data transactions with certain countries or persons.","document_number":"2024-31486","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/08/2024-31486/preventing-access-to-us-sensitive-personal-data-and-government-related-data-by-countries-of-concern","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-08/pdf/2024-31486.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-31486.pdf?1735911918","publication_date":"2025-01-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":"S. financial-services provider has a foreign affiliate that is also a financial-services provider. In this scenario, the two entities have a centralized risk-monitoring application used by global <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> risk-control employees to effectively monitor <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> risk across the enterprise. The U.S. company allows the foreign affiliate's employees conducting <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> risk monitoring to access bulk U.S. sensitive personal data to the extent reasonably necessary to ensure effective enterprise-wide risk monitoring. The Department agrees that the corporate group"},{"title":"Protecting Consumers from SIM-Swap and Port-Out Fraud","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission adopted a Report and Order that adopts measures designed to address two fraudulent practices bad actors use to take control of consumers' cell phone accounts and wreak havoc on people's financial and digital lives without ever gaining physical control of a consumer's phone. The Report and Order revises the Commission's Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) and Local Number Portability (LNP) rules to require wireless providers to adopt secure methods of authenticating a customer before redirecting a customer's phone number to a new device or provider. The Report and Order also require wireless providers to immediately notify customers whenever a SIM change or port-out request is made on customers' accounts, and take additional steps to protect customers from SIM swap and port-out fraud.","document_number":"2023-26338","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/12/08/2023-26338/protecting-consumers-from-sim-swap-and-port-out-fraud","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-12-08/pdf/2023-26338.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-26338.pdf?1701956716","publication_date":"2023-12-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"and port-out <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> have additional means to resolve other consequences that result from SIM swap and port-out <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>, we require wireless providers to give customers documentation regarding such <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> on their accounts, upon request. In the \n SIM Swap and Port-Out <span class=\"match\">Fraud</span> Notice, \n we recognized that “customers sometimes need documentation of the <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> incident to provide to law enforcement, financial institutions, or others to resolve financial <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> or other harms of the incident” and acknowledged that “[a] SIM swap or port-out <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> victim may have"},{"title":"Medicare Program; Strengthening Oversight of Accrediting Organizations (AOs) and Preventing AO Conflicts of Interest, and Related Provisions","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule with comment period sets forth provisions to strengthen the oversight of Medicare national accrediting organizations by addressing conflicts of interest, establishing consistent standards, processes, and definitions, and updating the validation and performance standards systems. Additionally, this final rule with comment period revises the psychiatric hospital survey process, adds a limitation on terminated deemed providers and suppliers when reentering the program, and provides technical corrections for End-Stage Renal Disease facilities and Transplant Programs.","document_number":"2026-12069","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/16/2026-12069/medicare-program-strengthening-oversight-of-accrediting-organizations-aos-and-preventing-ao","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-16/pdf/2026-12069.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12069.pdf?1781295308","publication_date":"2026-06-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","id":45,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/45","parent_id":221,"slug":"centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services"}],"excerpts":"conflicts of interest occur between the AOs and their accredited facilities. These commenters stated that the AOs have robust firewall policies and procedures in place to <span class=\"match\">prevent</span> conflicts of interest related to fee-based consulting. Many commenters also stated that CMS has a specific AO fee-based consulting firewall policy in place and that this policy is adequate to <span class=\"match\">prevent</span> any conflicts of interest. However, CMS does not currently have such a policy.\n 6 \n \n \n \n \n 6 \n  In section IV.B.6. of the proposed rule, we proposed to require any AO that"},{"title":"Provisions Pertaining to Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Department of Justice proposes a rule to implement Executive Order 14117 of February 28, 2024 (Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government- Related Data by Countries of Concern), by prohibiting and restricting certain data transactions with certain countries or persons.","document_number":"2024-24582","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/29/2024-24582/provisions-pertaining-to-preventing-access-to-us-sensitive-personal-data-and-government-related-data","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-29/pdf/2024-24582.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-24582.pdf?1729628118","publication_date":"2024-10-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":"v. \n Zhiyong, \n No. 20-cr-046 (N.D. Ga. filed Jan. 28, 2020); \n see also \n Press Release, U.S. Dep't of Just., \n Chinese Military Personnel Charged with Computer <span class=\"match\">Fraud</span>, Economic Espionage and Wire <span class=\"match\">Fraud</span> for Hacking into Credit Reporting Agency Equifax \n (Feb. 10, 2020), \n https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/chinese-military-personnel-charged-computer-<span class=\"match\">fraud</span>-economic-espionage-and-wire-<span class=\"match\">fraud</span>-hacking \n [\n https://perma.cc/2TW4-2HGP \n ].\n \n \n \n \n 103 \n  Indictment ¶ 3, \n Zhiyong, \n No. 20-cr-046; \n see also \n Nat'l Intel. Council, \n supra \n note 5, at 4;"},{"title":"Request for Information and Comment on the Future of the Federal Reserve Banks' Check Services","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) seeks public input on questions related to the future of the Federal Reserve Banks' (Reserve Banks') check services. The Board will use responses to this request for information (RFI) to assess possible strategies for the future of the Reserve Banks' check services, including potentially substantial changes that may have longer run effects on the payments system. In addition, the Board will use responses to this RFI to analyze other actions that the Federal Reserve System could consider with respect to checks, in partnership with the industry, to support the overall safety and efficiency of the payments system.","document_number":"2025-22272","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/09/2025-22272/request-for-information-and-comment-on-the-future-of-the-federal-reserve-banks-check-services","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-09/pdf/2025-22272.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22272.pdf?1765201508","publication_date":"2025-12-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM","name":"Federal Reserve System","id":188,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-reserve-system","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/188","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-reserve-system"}],"excerpts":"industry and public reflect on the continued <span class=\"match\">importance</span> of checks. The Board separately released a request for information on “Potential Actions to Address Payments <span class=\"match\">Fraud</span>,” including check <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>.\n 34 \n \n Accordingly, the Board is not specifically seeking input on check <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> in this RFI and asks for comments in response to this RFI to focus on Reserve Bank check operations and the continued use of checks more broadly. Respondents are encouraged to respond to the following questions.\n \n \n \n 34 \n  The <span class=\"match\">Fraud</span> RFI was a joint release by the Board, the Federal"},{"title":"Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Programs: Announcement of Nationwide Temporary Moratoria on Enrollment of Home Health Agencies (HHAs)","type":"Notice","abstract":"This notice announces the imposition of a 6-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicare enrollment of home health agencies (HHAs).","document_number":"2026-09717","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/15/2026-09717/medicare-medicaid-and-childrens-health-insurance-programs-announcement-of-nationwide-temporary","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-15/pdf/2026-09717.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09717.pdf?1778676329","publication_date":"2026-05-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","id":45,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/45","parent_id":221,"slug":"centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services"}],"excerpts":"enrollment moratorium, CMS considers whether a significant risk of <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>, waste, or abuse exists. CMS also relies on its own and law enforcement's longstanding experience with ongoing and emerging <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> trends and activities gained through civil, criminal, and administrative investigations and prosecutions. \n 1. Law Enforcement \n The HHS-OIG has long highlighted and documented the problem of HHA <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>, waste, and abuse. The OIG and DOJ have over the years encouraged and supported strong anti-<span class=\"match\">fraud</span> measures targeting HHAs, and we believe the action announced"},{"title":"Order Preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act","type":"Notice","abstract":"The OCC is issuing an interim final order concluding that Federal law preempts the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which purports to prohibit national banks and Federal savings associations from charging or receiving interchange fees on the tax and gratuity portions of payment card transactions; and restrict the use of payment card transaction data. The OCC invites public comments on this interim final order.","document_number":"2026-08341","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/29/2026-08341/order-preempting-the-illinois-interchange-fee-prohibition-act","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-29/pdf/2026-08341.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08341.pdf?1777380322","publication_date":"2026-04-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY","name":"Treasury Department","id":497,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/treasury-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/497","parent_id":null,"slug":"treasury-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Comptroller of the Currency","name":"Comptroller of the Currency","id":80,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/comptroller-of-the-currency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/80","parent_id":497,"slug":"comptroller-of-the-currency"}],"excerpts":"behavior to identify irregular payment patterns and <span class=\"match\">prevent</span> <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>); OCC, \n Federal Regulators Issue Joint Statement on the Use of Alternative Data in Credit Underwriting, \n News Release 2019-142 (Dec. 3, 2019) (attaching an interagency statement on the use of alternative data in credit underwriting); \n see also \n OCC, Operational Risk Description: <span class=\"match\">Fraud</span> Risk Management Principles, Bulletin 2019-37, 4 (July 24, 2019) (stating that national banks may “deploy solutions that serve to detect anomalies and <span class=\"match\">prevent</span> potential fraudulent transactions or activities"},{"title":"Public Housing Evaluation and Oversight: Changes to the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Determining and Remedying Performance Deficiencies","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) governs the assessments, evaluation, and oversight of public housing agencies (PHAs) administering public housing. This proposed rule would revise the weight of PHAS performance indicators to emphasize the importance of occupancy, financial condition, and physical assessments. To the greatest extent possible, scoring indicators would be based on measurable program outcomes and data that is already available to HUD. Additionally, the proposed revisions would allow HUD to respond more quickly and effectively to performance deficiencies when they are first identified, to intervene based on trending performance data, and to delay scoring or assessments when appropriate.","document_number":"2024-25469","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/04/2024-25469/public-housing-evaluation-and-oversight-changes-to-the-public-housing-assessment-system-phas-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-04/pdf/2024-25469.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-25469.pdf?1730465117","publication_date":"2024-11-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT","name":"Housing and Urban Development Department","id":228,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/housing-and-urban-development-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/228","parent_id":null,"slug":"housing-and-urban-development-department"}],"excerpts":"(a) * * * \n \n (2) \n Public <span class=\"match\">recognition</span>. \n High performer PHAs and DF-RMCs or RMCs that receive a score of at least 60 percent of the points available for the physical condition, financial condition, and management operations indicators, and a passing score for the Capital Fund program indicator, and achieve an overall PHAS score of 90 percent or greater of the total available points under PHAS shall be designated a high performer and will receive a Certificate of Commendation from HUD, as well as special public <span class=\"match\">recognition</span>, as provided by the HUD field"},{"title":"Collection of Biometric Data From Aliens Upon Entry to and Departure From the United States","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule amends Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to provide that DHS may require all aliens to be photographed when entering or exiting the United States, and may require non-exempt aliens to provide other biometrics. The final rule also amends the regulations to remove the references to pilot programs and the port limitation to permit collection of biometrics from aliens departing from airports, land ports, seaports, or any other authorized point of departure. In addition, DHS is requesting comments on the specific collection process as well as costs and benefits for new transportation modalities.","document_number":"2025-19655","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/27/2025-19655/collection-of-biometric-data-from-aliens-upon-entry-to-and-departure-from-the-united-states","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-27/pdf/2025-19655.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19655.pdf?1761309905","publication_date":"2025-10-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"being admitted or paroled and <span class=\"match\">prevent</span> their illegal reentry. Having accurate entry and exit records is a fundamental piece of the U.S. immigration system and detecting overstays supports that system. Remaining in the United States beyond the period of authorized stay is unlawful and carries consequences for future visits to the United States. \n See \n INA 212(a)(9)(B) (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)). Ensuring the travelers' photographs match with their vetted biographic and biometric information also helps CBP <span class=\"match\">prevent</span> document <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> and the use of fraudulent"},{"title":"Prohibition Against Fraud, Manipulation, or Deception in Connection With Security-Based Swaps; Prohibition Against Undue Influence Over Chief Compliance Officers","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Securities and Exchange Commission (\"SEC\" or \"Commission\") is adopting a final rule, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (\"Exchange Act\"), that is designed to prevent fraud, manipulation, and deception in connection with effecting any transaction in, or attempting to effect any transaction in, or purchasing or selling, or inducing or attempting to induce the purchase or sale of, any security-based swap. The rule takes into account the features fundamental to a security-based swap and the broad definitions of purchase and sale under the Exchange Act as they relate to security- based swaps. In addition, the Commission is adopting a final rule, under the Exchange Act, that makes it unlawful for any officer, director, supervised person, or employee of a security-based swap dealer (\"SBSD\") or major security-based swap participant (\"MSBSP\") (each SBSD and each MSBSP also referred to as an \"SBS Entity\" and together referred to as \"SBS Entities\"), or any person acting under such person's direction, to directly or indirectly take any action to coerce, manipulate, mislead, or fraudulently influence the SBS Entity's chief compliance officer (\"CCO\") in the performance of their duties under the Federal securities laws or the rules and regulations thereunder.","document_number":"2023-12592","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/06/30/2023-12592/prohibition-against-fraud-manipulation-or-deception-in-connection-with-security-based-swaps","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-06-30/pdf/2023-12592.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-12592.pdf?1688042713","publication_date":"2023-06-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION","name":"Securities and Exchange Commission","id":466,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/securities-and-exchange-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/466","parent_id":null,"slug":"securities-and-exchange-commission"}],"excerpts":"counterparties of bad actors.\n \n \n \n 63 \n  \n See, e.g., \n SEC Investor Alert: Binary Options <span class=\"match\">Fraud</span>, available at \n https://www.investor.gov/protect-your-investments/<span class=\"match\">fraud</span>/types-<span class=\"match\">fraud</span>/binary-options-<span class=\"match\">fraud</span> \n (“SEC Binary Options <span class=\"match\">Fraud</span> Alert”) (stating that the SEC has received numerous complaints alleging that certain “internet-based binary options trading platforms manipulate the trading software to distort binary options prices and payouts”). The SEC Binary Options <span class=\"match\">Fraud</span> Alert represents the views of the staff of the Office Investor Education and Advocacy"},{"title":"Periodic Review of the Designations of the Mechanical Licensing Collective and Digital Licensee Coordinator","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Copyright Office, as required by the Music Modernization Act, has completed its first periodic review of the existing designations of the mechanical licensing collective and digital licensee coordinator and has determined that both designations should be continued.","document_number":"2026-11117","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11117/periodic-review-of-the-designations-of-the-mechanical-licensing-collective-and-digital-licensee","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-03/pdf/2026-11117.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11117.pdf?1780404320","publication_date":"2026-06-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"data for signs of <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> at every stage of the MLC's royalty distribution process.\n 159 \n \n When MLC staff observe data anomalies, they escalate those observations for greater scrutiny.\n 160 \n \n \n \n \n 159 \n  \n Id. \n at 28-29.\n \n \n \n \n 160 \n  \n Id. \n at 29.\n \n \n \n Finally, regarding streaming <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>, the MLC confirmed that it “proactively investigates instances of potential streaming <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> and pursues collaboration with [DMPs], distributors, aggregators, and other stakeholders within the music industry ecosystem to combat streaming <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>.” \n 161 \n \n While"},{"title":"Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Trade Commission amends the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (the \"Rule\"), consistent with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. The amendments to the Rule, which are based on the FTC's review of public comments and its enforcement experience, include one new definition and modifications to several others, as well as updates to key provisions to respond to changes in technology and online practices. The amendments are intended to strengthen protection of personal information collected from children, and, where appropriate, to clarify and streamline the Rule since it was last amended in January 2013.","document_number":"2025-05904","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/22/2025-05904/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-22/pdf/2025-05904.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-05904.pdf?1745239507","publication_date":"2025-04-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION","name":"Federal Trade Commission","id":192,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-trade-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/192","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-trade-commission"}],"excerpts":"\n (observing that use of facial and iris <span class=\"match\">recognition</span> technologies to conduct and automate identification has become “increasingly common in both the public and private sectors”); NIST, Press Release, \n NIST Evaluation Shows Advance in Face <span class=\"match\">Recognition</span> Software's Capabilities \n (Nov. 30, 2018), available at \n https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2018/11/nist-evaluation-shows-advance-face-<span class=\"match\">recognition</span>-softwarescapabilities. \n \n \n \n \n 73 \n  \n See \n U.S. Government Accountability Office, \n Facial <span class=\"match\">Recognition</span> Technology: Current and Planned Uses by Federal"},{"title":"Final Scientific Integrity Policy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is publishing its Scientific Integrity Policy to increase access to and raise awareness of the Policy.","document_number":"2024-30934","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/30/2024-30934/final-scientific-integrity-policy-of-the-us-department-of-health-and-human-services","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-30/pdf/2024-30934.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-30934.pdf?1735307130","publication_date":"2024-12-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"}],"excerpts":"individual higher up in management, the HHS OIG, the Office of Special Counsel, or to Congress. PHSCC officers should also refer to CCD 121.06, “Protected Communications,” CCD 111.01, “Equal Opportunity,” and CCI 211.03, “Equal Opportunity.”\n \n \n 27 \n  \n https://oig.hhs.gov/<span class=\"match\">fraud</span>/report-<span class=\"match\">fraud</span>/before-you-submit/. \n \n \n \n \n Dated: December 16, 2024. \n Katherine N. Bent, \n Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Science and Data Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Department of Health and Human Services. \n \n \n [FR"},{"title":"Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces 15-Business Day Filing Window for Cybersecurity Labeling Administrator and Lead Administrator Applications","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB or Bureau) announces a 15-business day filing window for applications from entities seeking designation as a Cybersecurity Labeling Administrator (CLA) and Lead Administrator and also adopt additional requirements for CLA and Lead Administrator applications as well as responsibilities that must be met by the selected Lead Administrator and CLAs. These requirements will provide additional guidance to administrator applicants and further implements the Commission's IoT labeling program.","document_number":"2024-23844","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/21/2024-23844/public-safety-and-homeland-security-bureau-announces-15-business-day-filing-window-for-cybersecurity","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-21/pdf/2024-23844.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-23844.pdf?1729255519","publication_date":"2024-10-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"duties and only those expenses incurred in its capacity as Lead Administrator. To ensure this occurs, the Lead Administrator is required to implement internal controls adequate to ensure its operations maintain best practices to protect against improper payments and to <span class=\"match\">prevent</span> <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>, waste, and abuse in its handling of funds. Once selected, the Lead Administrator will also submit to the Bureau and OMD, an estimate of its forward-looking costs including, separately, program stand-up costs and ongoing program costs to perform the Lead Administrator"},{"title":"Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 3 and 49","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 3 and 49.","document_number":"2026-12562","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12562/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-federal-acquisition-regulation-overhaul-parts-3-and-49","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-23/pdf/2026-12562.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12562.pdf?1782132314","publication_date":"2026-06-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET","name":"Management and Budget Office","id":280,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/management-and-budget-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/280","parent_id":null,"slug":"management-and-budget-office"},{"raw_name":"Office of Federal Procurement Policy","name":"Federal Procurement Policy Office","id":184,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-procurement-policy-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/184","parent_id":280,"slug":"federal-procurement-policy-office"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION","name":"General Services Administration","id":210,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/general-services-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/210","parent_id":null,"slug":"general-services-administration"},{"raw_name":"NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION","name":"National Aeronautics and Space Administration","id":301,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-aeronautics-and-space-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/301","parent_id":null,"slug":"national-aeronautics-and-space-administration"}],"excerpts":"of Columbia, and outlying areas.\n \n \n (b) \n Display of <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> hotline poster(s). \n Except as provided in paragraph (c)—\n \n (1) During contract performance in the United States, the Contractor must prominently display in common work areas within business segments performing work under this contract and at contract work sites— \n (i) Any agency <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> hotline poster or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> hotline poster identified in paragraph (b)(3) of this clause; and \n (ii) Any DHS <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> hotline poster subsequently identified by the Contracting"},{"title":"Final Scientific Integrity Policy","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is publishing its Scientific Integrity Policy to increase access to and raise awareness of the Policy.","document_number":"2024-25810","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/25/2024-25810/final-scientific-integrity-policy","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-25/pdf/2024-25810.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-25810.pdf?1732283117","publication_date":"2024-11-25","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"}],"excerpts":"individual higher up in management, the HHS OIG, the Office of Special Counsel, or to Congress. PHSCC officers should also refer to CCD 121.06, “Protected Communications,” CCD 111.01, “Equal Opportunity,” and CCI 211.03, “Equal Opportunity.”\n \n \n 27 \n  \n https://oig.hhs.gov/<span class=\"match\">fraud</span>/report-<span class=\"match\">fraud</span>/before-you-submit/ \n .\n \n \n \n Dated: October 28, 2024. \n Katherine N. Bent, \n Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Science and Data Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Department of Health and Human Services. \n \n \n [FR Doc"},{"title":"Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule amends DHS regulations to permanently increase the automatic extension period for expiring employment authorization and/or Employment Authorization Documents (Forms I-766 or EADs) for certain renewal applicants who have timely filed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, from up to 180 days to up to 540 days. After two temporary rules, DHS is finalizing the recent temporary rule and making the increase permanent to help prevent eligible renewal EAD applicants from experiencing a lapse in employment authorization and/or the validity of their EAD as a result of lengthy USCIS processing times.","document_number":"2024-28584","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/13/2024-28584/increase-of-the-automatic-extension-period-of-employment-authorization-and-documentation-for-certain","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-13/pdf/2024-28584.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-28584.pdf?1733838316","publication_date":"2024-12-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"businesses would have lost productivity. Accordingly, $2.1 billion is the estimated monetized cost savings for <span class=\"match\">prevented</span> productivity losses and $0 is <span class=\"match\">prevented</span> from being transferred from affected renewal EAD applicants to replacement labor. Because under this scenario businesses would not have been able to find replacement labor, the action may also result in additional cost savings to employers for <span class=\"match\">prevented</span> profit losses; and further, may also <span class=\"match\">prevent</span> a reduction in tax transfer payments from businesses and employees to the government. DHS has not estimated"},{"title":"Comprehensive Centers Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Education (Department) announces final priorities, requirements, and definitions under the Comprehensive Centers (CC) Program, Assistance Listing Numbers (ALNs) 84.283B and 84.283D. We may use one or more of these priorities, requirements, and definitions for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2026 and later years. These final priorities, requirements, and definitions are intended to redesign the CC program to better meet its statutory purpose to provide high-quality capacity-building services to State, regional, and local educational agencies and schools that improve educational opportunities and outcomes, close achievement gaps, and improve the quality of instruction for all students.","document_number":"2026-09203","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09203/comprehensive-centers-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-08/pdf/2026-09203.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09203.pdf?1778157921","publication_date":"2026-05-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"to raise concerns around service provision.\n \n \n Discussion: \n The Department appreciates the opportunity to clarify its intent that the National Center both implement \n and \n coordinate client-driven technical assistance. The Department appreciates commenters' <span class=\"match\">recognition</span> of the <span class=\"match\">importance</span> as a primary role of the National Center to coordinate services to both support client needs and the broader functioning of the CCNetwork. However, The Department disagrees that the National Center should not provide services. We believe the National Center must"},{"title":"Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the Expanded HH Value-Based Purchasing Model; Medicare Provider Enrollment, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), and DME, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Policies","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule would set forth routine updates to the Medicare home health payment rates in accordance with existing statutory and regulatory requirements. In addition, this proposed rule discusses the behavior adjustment and proposes a temporary behavior adjustment and proposes to recalibrate the case-mix weights and update the functional impairment levels; comorbidity subgroups; and low- utilization payment adjustment (LUPA) thresholds for CY 2027. Additionally, this proposed rule discusses the provision of home health palliative care services and includes a request for information (RFI) on a home health specific wage index. This rule would also propose changes to the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HH QRP) and summarizes potential initiatives to improve alignment between the HH QRP and expanded Home Health Value Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model. Lastly, the rule would--clarify the application of the DMEPOS face-to- face encounter requirements for the replacement of DMEPOS items; make changes to the provider and supplier enrollment requirements; make changes regarding DME benefit expansion for infusion pumps and drugs; and discuss collection of information requirement changes regarding the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program (CBP) country of origin.","document_number":"2026-13602","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/06/2026-13602/calendar-year-2027-home-health-prospective-payment-system-hh-pps-rate-update-requirements-for-the-hh","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-06/pdf/2026-13602.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13602.pdf?1782936912","publication_date":"2026-07-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","id":45,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/45","parent_id":221,"slug":"centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services"}],"excerpts":"example, four organizational providers/suppliers of the same type (such as ambulance companies) in a seven-block area does not automatically signify <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>, waste, and abuse, it does—based on our experience—raise questions as to whether there is a patient need for all these providers or whether other considerations, such as <span class=\"match\">fraud</span>, are involved.\n \n With tens of millions of Medicare dollars at risk in any <span class=\"match\">fraud</span> scheme, our role in safeguarding the Trust Funds requires the ability to take revocation action—if circumstances warrant—to address such situations"}]}