Decades of experience serving the public sector
Equifax Government Solutions can help government agencies increase efficiency and deliver on their mission. We offer the data, insights, and tools to help reduce costs, address risk, learn if research is needed, and streamline the customer experience.
This data is used by various government programs for their determinations, such as:
- Housing assistance
- Medicaid/CHIP
- SNAP
- TANF
- SSA
- Child support
- Workforce agencies
The Work Number® database is the nation’s largest commercial, consolidated source of employment and income information
The Work Number contains income and employment data from more than four million employer contributors nationwide - from Fortune 500 companies to smaller regional and local employers.
Data is updated each time an employer or payroll provider processes payroll, so you have access to current information. This information can help public housing agencies determine eligibility and an applicants’ ability to pay rent or modify a tenants’ rent as needed.
- Help streamline HUD eligibility determinations
- Access current data, as last processed by a contributing employer or payroll provider
- Reduce burden on applicants to supply pay stubs
- Help streamline HUD eligibility determinations
Unparalleled Security
At Equifax, security isn’t an add-on or an afterthought — it’s part of our DNA. We prioritize the protection of sensitive applicant data through robust security measures like encryption and access controls, promoting privacy and security. Our goal is to continually provide our customers with the reassurance of industry-leading security measures. In 2024, for the fifth year in a row, Equifax outperformed all major industry benchmarks related to its security maturity score. Moreover, In 2024 alone, Equifax launched more than 100 new product innovations, while maintaining a best-in-class security program. Read our 2024 Security Annual Report.
