Transparency and Accountability
Congress Focuses on SSA’s Representative Payee Program
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
While the vast majority of SSA's representative payees properly manage beneficiary funds, the threat of payee misuse remains.
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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.
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.
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.
Inspector General O’Carroll Joins National Academy of Public Administration
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Monday, December 7, 2015
NAPA is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization, chartered by Congress to help government agencies address critical management challenges.
Securing and Protecting Social Security Fraud Allegations
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Monday, June 8, 2015
We take data protection and privacy rights seriously, so everything you submit through our website is fully encrypted.
SSA/OIG Tops Brookings Report on OIGs' Return-on-Investment
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Friday, June 5, 2015
A Brookings Institution report found when Congress cuts OIG budgets, it costs the government money and contributes to the Federal deficit.
Miami Beach Police, Labor OIG Operation Takes Dangerous Turn
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
All law enforcement professionals, including OIG special agents, can find themselves in dangerous situations at any time while on duty.
Inspector General O’Carroll Marks 10 Years Overseeing Social Security
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Since assuming his role in 2004, the Inspector General has intensified efforts to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in SSA’s programs.
Explaining Our Law Enforcement Authority, Again
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Thursday, October 9, 2014
We hold in the highest regard our mission to protect our agents, Social Security employees, and the general public from those who would do them harm.