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Some Additional Thoughts on How (and Why) We Do What We Do
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Friday, August 31, 2012
We continue to work hard to protect the Social Security Administration’s programs and its employees.
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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
We address recent media reports regarding the organization’s purchase of ammunition for our special agents’ duty weapons.
OIG's Special Agents: Enforcing Federal Laws
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Monday, August 13, 2012
Just like FBI or NCIS agents, our investigators have full law enforcement authority, including executing search warrants and making arrests.
TAGS: Improper Payments, Investigations
Pricey Penalties for Social Security Fraud
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
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.
TAGS: Avoiding Fraud, Improper Payments
Connecting with Capitol Hill: Our Relationship with Congress
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Friday, July 27, 2012
Communication between an Inspector General’s office and the U.S. Congress is more open and ongoing than you might think.
Congress Concerned with Death-Data Accuracy
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn reacts to an OIG report on the integrity of SSA's death records.
Violence Near Massachusetts Social Security Office
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Massachusetts incident highlights OIG concern for federal employee workplace safety.
TAGS: Investigations
Audit Highlight: The Role of National Hearing Centers
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Starting with this post, we're going to blog occasionally about an Office of Audit report that gets a lot of interest online.
TAGS: Audit Reports, Hearings Backlog
Explaining the Fraud-Reporting Process
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Thursday, June 28, 2012
What does the OIG do with your fraud reports and allegations? This post will answer your questions.
TAGS: FAQs
Identity Theft--What Do I Do Now?
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Thursday, June 21, 2012
We field questions every single day from the public about identity theft. Here are some common questions and helpful links.
TAGS: Social Security Numbers
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