The Office of Audit (OA) conducts and supervises comprehensive financial and performance audits of SSA's programs and operations and makes recommendations to ensure that program objectives are achieved effectively and efficiently. OA also conducts short-term management and program evaluations, and other projects on issues of concern to SSA, the Congress, and the general public.
Types of Audits Conducted by the Office of Audit
The types of audits OA conducts include:
- Financial audits – audits that assess whether SSA’s financial statements fairly present the Agency’s financial position, results of operation, and cash flow
- Performance audits – audits that review the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of SSA’s programs and operations
Field Offices for the Office of Audit
OA is headquartered in Baltimore, MD and has eight field offices in:
- Atlanta, GA
- Boston, MA
- Chicago, IL
- Dallas, TX
- Kansas City, MO
- New York, NY
- Philadelphia, PA
- San Francisco, CA