Social Security: Leadership Structure for an Independent Social Security Administration

HRD-89-154 Published: Sep 13, 1989. Publicly Released: Sep 13, 1989.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the use of boards to direct the operations of federal agencies, focusing on the appropriate management structure for the Social Security Administration (SSA) as an independent agency.

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Topics

Government Operations

Agency missionsComparative analysisFederal advisory bodiesFederal agency reorganizationFederal social security programsIndependent agenciesInternal controlsPersonnel managementPublic administrationSocial security benefits