August, 2012

Some Additional Thoughts on How (and Why) We Do What We Do

Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Friday, August 31, 2012
SSA OIG
We continue to work hard to protect the Social Security Administration’s programs and its employees.
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TAGS: Investigations, Transparency and Accountability
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Social Security's OIG Responds to Concerns over Ammunition Procurement

Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Thursday, August 16, 2012
SSA OIG
We address recent media reports regarding the organization’s purchase of ammunition for our special agents’ duty weapons.
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OIG's Special Agents: Enforcing Federal Laws

Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Monday, August 13, 2012
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Just like FBI or NCIS agents, our investigators have full law enforcement authority, including executing search warrants and making arrests. 
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TAGS: Improper Payments, Investigations
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Pricey Penalties for Social Security Fraud

Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Civil Monetary Penalties
People who lie to or conceal facts from SSA might keep receiving their benefits for a while. But if we find out, we can make them pay back not only the amount they stole, but a lot more.
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TAGS: Avoiding Fraud, Improper Payments
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