Oversight of the Management of the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs:
Are the Complaints Justified
GAO-02-964R: Published: Jul 19, 2002. Publicly Released: Jul 19, 2002.
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GAO has shown that cross-matching or data sharing can be a valuable management and oversight practice. The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) already has the right to access Social Security Administration's (SSA) data. However, such access is subject to SSA's approval--the Code of Federal Regulations provides that "OWCP may verify the earnings reported by the employee through a variety of means, including by not limited to computer matches with the Office of Personnel Management and inquiries to SSA." Prior GAO work has demonstrated the importance of, and potential savings from, checking applicants' and beneficiaries' initial and continuing eligibility for federal benefits by verifying the economic information they provide with independent, third-party sources.
Feb 15, 2019
Child Care and Development Fund:
Subsidy Receipt and Plans for New FundsGAO-19-222R: Published: Feb 15, 2019. Publicly Released: Feb 15, 2019.
Dec 20, 2018
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program:
More Complete and Accurate Information Needed on Employment and Training ProgramsGAO-19-56: Published: Nov 20, 2018. Publicly Released: Dec 20, 2018.
Nov 1, 2018
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program:
Disseminating Information on Successful Use of Data Analytics Could Help States Manage Fraud RisksGAO-19-115: Published: Oct 2, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 1, 2018.
Jul 25, 2018
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SSA Disability Programs:
Better Metrics and Evaluation Needed to Inform Decision-MakingGAO-18-677T: Published: Jul 25, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 25, 2018. -
Social Security Disability:
Better Timeliness Metrics Needed to Assess Transfers of Appeals WorkGAO-18-501: Published: Jul 19, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 25, 2018.
May 30, 2018
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Foster Care:
Additional Actions Could Help HHS Better Support States' Use of Private Providers to Recruit and Retain Foster FamiliesGAO-18-376: Published: May 30, 2018. Publicly Released: May 30, 2018.
Apr 10, 2018
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Social Security Disability Insurance:
Information on Potential Implications of Expanding Private Disability InsuranceGAO-18-248: Published: Apr 10, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 10, 2018.
Feb 8, 2018
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Substance-Affected Infants:
Additional Guidance Would Help States Better Implement Protections for ChildrenGAO-18-196: Published: Jan 19, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 8, 2018.
Nov 9, 2017
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Child Well-Being:
Key Considerations for Policymakers, Including the Need for a Federal Cross-Agency Priority GoalGAO-18-41SP: Published: Nov 9, 2017. Publicly Released: Nov 9, 2017.
Sep 6, 2017
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SSA's Compassionate Allowance Initiative:
Actions Needed to Improve the Accuracy and Consistency of Expedited Processing of Disability ClaimsGAO-17-795T: Published: Sep 6, 2017. Publicly Released: Sep 6, 2017.
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