SSA Needs To Determine the Cost Effectiveness of Manually Identifying SSI Recipients With Income From Other Federal Sources
HRD-82-33
Published: Jan 08, 1982. Publicly Released: Jan 08, 1982.
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Highlights
While developing and testing a multiple correlation matching computer program to detect erroneous payments within and between various Federal programs, GAO observed the Social Security Administration's (SSA) present process for manually matching Supplemental Security Income (SSI) records with payment records of certain other Federal agencies.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Social Security Administration | The Commissioner of Social Security should direct that SSA collect data to facilitate a cost-benefit study of the manual identification of SSI recipients with income from other federal sources |
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 controlErroneous paymentsFederal social security programsGovernment retirement benefitsIncome maintenance programsSupplemental security incomeHuman capital managementSoftwareFederal assistance programsFederal agencies