United States Department of Agriculture
PN 662: Changes to RD Instruction 2018-D
September 30, 2026
Summary
USDA RD replaced Instruction 2018-D (WSAL) effective September 30, 2026, to require validation of bank account update requests before disbursements and reporting of potentially fraudulent payments. The revision responds to compromised awardee email accounts that enabled unauthorized bank account changes and fund diversion. It applies to RD staff handling Treasury checks, savings bonds, and disbursement accounts.
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FORM RD 2006-46 (Rev. 01-98)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT Washington, D.C 20250
MANUAL: WSAL ISSUE No.: PN 662 DATE: September 30, 2026
PROCEDURE NOTICE
RD MANUAL CHANGES
| INSERT | POLICY AND PROCEDURE |
|---|---|
| RD INS 2018-D (WSAL) | FOR HANDLING U.S. TREASURY CHECKS AND U.S. SAVINGS BONDS. |
This Instruction is being revised to provide significant guidance for validating bank account update requests for disbursements and reporting potentially fraudulent payments.
NOTE: Rural Development (RD) was recently notified of compromised awardees’ email accounts. As a result of these breaches, unauthorized bank account changes were fraudulently made, and funds were disbursed to those fraudulent actors.
As part of RD’s ongoing efforts to enhance security and maintain compliance with industry standards, we are implementing a new policy regarding bank account updates for disbursements. This policy aims to protect both RD employees and the organization from unauthorized changes and potential fraud.
| REMOVE | INSERT |
|---|---|
| Dated 05-18-05. | Revised 09-30-26. |
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READ PROCEDURE - DISCUSS IN STAFF CONFERENCE - KEEP PROCEDURE MANUAL UP TO DATE
Source: https://www.rd.usda.gov/media/file/download/pn662.pdf
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