RECORDS ACCURACY ASSESSMENT. DHS-USCIS currently estimates that information within its VIS database is 90–95% accurate in reflecting immigration status, but continues to undertake various actions to further improve the quality of the VIS database. In addition, in cases in which status is not confirmed through VIS, or when the status information provided by VIS does not match an individual’s claimed status, additional verification procedures are used, which allows DHS-USCIS to check all necessary indices and files before providing CA-DSS with immigration status information through additional manual verification. This process includes procedures for DHS-USCIS to correct any errors detected in the immigration status information.
RECORDS ACCURACY ASSESSMENT. Based on SPAA records received previously, the SPAAs’ electronic files are 90% accurate. Previous computer matches with other agencies indicate that VA records are 99% accurate.
RECORDS ACCURACY ASSESSMENT. DHS-USCIS maintains its records to a standard of accuracy that will reasonably ensure fairness in any eligibility determination made on the basis of the record. DHS-USCIS currently estimates that information within its VIS database is 90-95% accurate in reflecting immigration status, but continues to undertake various actions to further improve the quality of the VIS database. In addition, in cases in which status is not initially confirmed through VIS, automated primary verification, automated additional verification procedures are used; continued non-verification may result in manual verification procedures, which should allow DHS-USCIS to check all necessary indices and files before providing ED or the institution with a final determination of an applicant’s immigration status. This process includes procedures for DHS-USCIS to correct any errors detected in the immigration status information and for the individual to continue to contest the results of the DHS/USCIS verification For the 18 months covered by the most recent computer matching agreement, there were approximately 967,036 applicants for Title IV Student Financial Assistance Programs that were sent to DHS-USCIS to be matched; after using the immigration status verification process described in this agreement, ED received no reports of data records containing discrepant information.
RECORDS ACCURACY ASSESSMENT. The personal identification data contained in the system of records being used in this matching program (Social Security number, name, and date of birth) is provided to ED by applicants for Title IV, HEA Program assistance and, therefore, a high degree of accuracy in the information is achieved. Because identifier information in ED’s Federal Student Aid Application File is derived from information personally reported by the applicant, it is estimated that the identifier information is at least 95 percent accurate. VA estimates, based on previous matching experience, that the accuracy of data matched within their systems to be at least 99 percent accurate. ED and VA have reviewed the records subject to this CMA, and they conclude that the records are being maintained to a standard of accuracy that will reasonably assure fairness in any eligibility determination made on the basis of this record.
RECORDS ACCURACY ASSESSMENT. A. Service data used in this matching program are derived from the DMDC record system maintained by the DoD. This system is subject to standard internal control methodology to insure record accuracy. Each service that inputs to the system has a review process which includes an opportunity for the individual to review the data elements contained in the personnel file.
RECORDS ACCURACY ASSESSMENT. A. Matching Agency DMDC records are extracts of Federal personnel records with data provided by the employee/service member/retiree. Experience with matching programs and analyses performed by DMDC has been diligent in withholding or flagging any records which might appear problematic and any information on records that do not match on two data elements (i.e., name and SSN). The Civil Service Retirement and Insurance File (CSRIF), which are provided by OPM, contain information on approximately 1.78 million on non-postal Federal civilian annuitants respectively. The CSRIF has been determined, through periodic verification of the accuracy of the social security numbers, to be accurate, complete, and reliable for more than 99% of the retirees identified in the records.
RECORDS ACCURACY ASSESSMENT. A. Recipient Agency VA records are from Compensation and Pension Corporate Records maintained at the Xxxxx Benefits Delivery Center. They contain information provided by Compensation recipients and obtained from official sources such as Service department records. Previous matches with the same files indicate that VA records are at least 99% accurate. 1xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/content/pkg/FR-2019-02-14/pdf/2019-02315.pdf 2xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/documents/2019/02/27/2019-03390/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records 3xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/documents/2019/03/11/2019-04372/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records 4xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/documents/2019/04/16/2019-07531/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records
RECORDS ACCURACY ASSESSMENT. The PII (i.e., SSN, name, and date of birth) in the ED Federal Student Aid Application File system of records used in this matching program are derived from information personally reported by the applicants for Title IV, HEA student financial assistance. In addition, each applicant’s SSN is verified with the Social Security Administration at the time of application. The accuracy rate of the “Federal Student Aid application file” (18-11-01) was measured and confirmed in March 2020 as 97.03 percent. Based on SSA’s Office of Quality Review “FY 2015 Enumeration Accuracy Report (February 13, 2019),” the SSA Enumeration System database (the Master Files of SSN Holders and SSN Applications System) used for SSN matching is 100 percent accurate for records updated by SSA employees based on this report. Therefore, the identifier information is 100 percent accurate. Federal and State courts can electronically enter the source data into the DFB/DPFD database at xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/. Currently, Federal and State courts can also send hard copy records of judgments to the DFB program where DOJ contractors input the source data into the DFB/DPFD database. This source data is reviewed for accuracy prior to inclusion in the DFB/DPFD database. Since some source data is prepared and entered manually by DOJ, there is chance of human error. A data reconciliation of DFB/DPFD database active cases and GSA’s xxx.xxx.gov for excluded applicants is performed monthly to identify errors between the two systems. ED and DOJ have reviewed the records subject to this CMA and concluded that the records are being maintained to a standard of accuracy that ensures fairness in any eligibility determination made on the basis of this record.
RECORDS ACCURACY ASSESSMENT. DoD data is obtained directly from military personnel or from the Service system from which the sponsor is affiliated. The data is reviewed for accuracy prior to inclusion in the DMDC Data Base (DMDC 01) and DEERS (DMDC 02) systems. DoD currently estimates that the information within the Dependent’s Benefits File, a file that contains the data elements specified in section IV.C.(1) through IV.C.(4) of this CMA, is 99% accurate. The personal identification data (SSN, name, and date of birth) contained in ED’s Federal Student Aid Application File (18-11-01), the system of records being used in this matching program, are provided to ED by applicants for Title IV, HEA program assistance and verified with the Social Security Administration. It is estimated that the identifier information is virtually 100% accurate. ED and DoD have reviewed the records subject to this CMA and concluded that the records are being maintained to a standard of accuracy that ensures fairness in any eligibility determination made on the basis of this record.
RECORDS ACCURACY ASSESSMENT. DHS-USCIS maintains its records to a standard of accuracy that will reasonably ensure fairness in any eligibility determination made on the basis of the record. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. §552a(o)(1)(J), below is information on assessments made by and USCIS on the accuracy of the records that will be used in the matching program. DHS-USCIS currently estimates that SAVE system accuracy, defined as the number of SAVE initial verification request cases resolved automatically by SAVE divided by the number of initial verification cases that should have been resolved automatically (i.e. number resolved automatically plus number resolved by status verification personnel that should have been resolved automatically), to be 97.5 percent. DHS-USCIS continues to undertake various actions to further improve the accuracy of SAVE responses to verification requests. In cases where SAVE does not provide immigration status as part of its initial verification response, DHS-USCIS provides additional verification procedures that allow DHS-USCIS to check all necessary indices and files before providing ED or the institution a determination of an applicant’s immigration status. This process includes procedures for DHS-USCIS to correct any errors detected in the immigration status information and for the individual to continue to contest the results of the DHS/USCIS verification. For the 18 months covered by the most recent computer matching agreement, there were approximately 690,193 applicants for Title IV Student Financial Assistance Programs that were sent to DHS-USCIS to be matched; after using the immigration status verification process described in this agreement, ED received no reports of data records containing discrepant information.
