Several Federal agencies do have procedures to try to verify information submitted by applicants by comparing it with information contained in various Federal and State government databases. Unfortunately the legislative authority for gaining access to this verifying data often does not encompass many of the most useful government sources: there is no comprehensive authority to share data among agencies. Private industry has made great strides in improving eligibility information accuracy. and the federal government could clearly learn from the best business practices of companies like American Express. Visa. Citicorp and Nationsbank. This bill contains provisions to encourage the government to test and incorporate best commercial business practices for eligibility verification.