United States

Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees

The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction has issued supplemental standards of ethical conduct for its employees. This rule establishes specific ethical guidelines and requirements for personnel within the agency.

SIGAR Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Procedures Final Rule

The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) is adopting amendments to its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act regulations as final. These changes, originally published as an interim final rule, incorporate updates to comply with the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 and address agency comments.

Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Procedures

The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) is issuing an interim final rule to amend its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) procedures. This update aligns SIGAR's regulations with the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, affecting proactive disclosures, disclosure requirements, and fee structures.

SIGAR Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Procedures

The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) is amending its Privacy Act regulation to exempt certain portions of its Investigations Records system. These exemptions pertain to criminal investigation records, law enforcement purposes, and confidential source information.

SIGAR Privacy Act of 1974 Systems of Records Notice

The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) is issuing a notice of proposed new Privacy Act systems of records. These systems, SIGAR-11 (Social Media Records) and SIGAR-12 (Internal Electronic Collaboration Tools), aim to enhance information sharing and internal collaboration. Comments are due by September 4, 2012.

Rescission of Social Security Rulings

The Social Security Administration has rescinded four Social Security Rulings (SSR 64-13, 74-8c, 78-24, and 79-38). This action removes outdated guidance from the agency's administrative record, effective January 21, 2026.

Social Security Ruling SSR 26-1p on Child Disability Evaluation

The Social Security Administration has issued Social Security Ruling SSR 26-1p concerning the evaluation of continuing disability for children under age 18. This ruling clarifies the application of steps 2 and 3 of the medical improvement review standard sequential evaluation process for functional equivalence.

Social Security Administration: Agency Information Collection Activities Comment Request

The Social Security Administration has published a notice requesting comments on its agency information collection activities. This notice is part of the standard process under the Paperwork Reduction Act to solicit public feedback on proposed data collection efforts.

Social Security Administration: Agency Information Collection Activities Proposed Request

The Social Security Administration has published a proposed request for agency information collection activities. This notice is open for public comment, allowing individuals and organizations to submit their input on the proposed information collection requirements.

Privacy Act of 1974 Matching Program with Fiscal Service

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a notice announcing a new matching program with the Bureau of the Fiscal Service. This program will allow SSA to access Savings Securities data to verify financial status for Medicare Part D low-income subsidy eligibility. The comment period ends March 16, 2026.