Flaws in Controls Over the Supplemental Security Income Computerized System Cause Millions in Erroneous Payments
HRD-79-104
Published: Aug 09, 1979. Publicly Released: Aug 09, 1979.
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Internal control weaknesses over the Social Security Administration's (SSA) computer system have resulted in over $25 million in erroneous benefit payments to Supplemental Security Income recipients. Administration of the Supplemental Security Income program depends on a highly complex computerized system.
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Income maintenance programsInformation systemsWelfare benefitsSupplemental security incomeErroneous paymentsDisability insuranceBenefit paymentsSocial security numbersSpecificationsTelecommunications