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AFDC Recipients Who Are Terminated for Not Submitting a Monthly Eligibility Report May Be Receiving Undetected Overpayments

HRD-83-70 Published: Jul 20, 1983. Publicly Released: Jul 20, 1983.
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GAO reviewed compliance with the intent and specific provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 as it applies to the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Social Security Administration The Commissioner of Social Security should assess the magnitude of AFDC overpayments going undetected when recipients are terminated for monthly reporting noncompliance and, if warranted by the results of the assessment, develop a cost effective solution to avoid or minimize the overpayments.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

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Cost controlOverpaymentsProgram managementReporting requirementsWelfare benefitsWelfare recipientsBudgetingRegulatory noncomplianceQuality controlBudget reconciliation