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Eligibility Verification and Privacy in Federal Benefit Programs: A Delicate Balance

HRD-85-22 Published: Mar 01, 1985. Publicly Released: Mar 01, 1985.
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GAO identified 13 issues which it believes Congress, the executive branch, and state and local governments should consider in order to improve internal controls, efficiency, and the protection of privacy in federal benefits programs.

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Electronic data processingEligibility criteriaErroneous paymentsIncome maintenance programsInternal controlsPrivacy policiesQuality controlRight of privacySocial security benefitsVeterans benefits