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Treasury Blocks $99 M to Deceased, Flags 4,900 Payments

7/21/2026

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Treasury blocked nearly $100 million in payments to deceased people after expanding verification in March 2025.
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service flagged over 4,900 disbursements, about $99 million, from $2.7 trillion in payments.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the action fulfills President Donald Trump’s mandate to stop payments before funds leave Treasury.
Treasury projects a $330 million benefit from cutting improper payments to deceased recipients.

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Treasury blocked nearly $100 million in payments to deceased people after expanding verification in March 2025.
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service flagged over 4,900 disbursements, about $99 million, from $2.7 trillion in payments.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the action fulfills President Donald Trump’s mandate to stop payments before funds leave Treasury.
Treasury projects a $330 million benefit from cutting improper payments to deceased recipients.