Beyond the Numbers
3 OIG Oversight Areas for 2017
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
We review the major challenges facing SSA and discuss how we will oversee and assist efforts to address these challenges.
TAGS: Audit Reports, Improper Payments, Investigations, IT
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New Law Strengthens Inspector General Independence
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
The Inspector General Empowerment Act of 2016 includes several provisions designed to support IG oversight efforts.
Remain Vigilant of “Disability Services” Phone Calls
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
We have received reports that citizens are receiving questionable calls from people alleging to have a connection with Social Security.
Believe It or Not: Social Security Number Misuse Cases
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Some cases of Social Security number misuse and assumed identities can read like crime-fiction stories.
SSA Rolls Back Multifactor Authentication on “my Social Security”
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
The agency responded to citizens' concerns that the additional security measure might restrict access to some beneficiaries.
TAGS: Avoiding Fraud, FAQs, IT
Former NYPD Officer Convicted of Disability Fraud Following Criminal Trial
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Thursday, August 11, 2016
A judge sentenced the man to at least 2.5 years in prison for his involvement in a New York City-based disability fraud scheme.
TAGS: Avoiding Fraud, Investigations
Congress Supports, Encourages Whistleblower Efforts
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Thursday, July 28, 2016
The Senate recently passed a bipartisan resolution that designates July 30, 2016 as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
Congress Calls for Removal of Social Security Numbers from SSA Mailings
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
The proposed legislation follows an OIG report that examined how often SSA uses full SSNs on letters mailed to beneficiaries and the public.
SSA Cybersecurity a Priority for the OIG, Congress
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Thursday, June 9, 2016
The OIG plays a critical role in overseeing SSA’s efforts to secure its information systems and protect Americans’ personal information.
Gale S. Stone Serving as Acting Inspector General of Social Security
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Acting Inspector General Stone takes the place of the retired Patrick P. O'Carroll, Jr., who served as the Inspector General at SSA for almost 12 years.