SSA Needs To Determine the Cost Effectiveness of the SSI Redetermination Process and To Implement Recommendations Made for Eliminating Erroneous Payments
HRD-82-126
Published: Sep 02, 1982. Publicly Released: Sep 02, 1982.
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GAO reported on a survey of the cost effectiveness of the Social Security Administration's (SSA) procedures and practices for redetermining a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipient's continued eligibility and correct benefit amount to determine whether improvements in the process are needed.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security Administration | The Office of Assessment of SSA should consider implementing previously reported recommendations, including the adoption of alternative effective mechanisms that could be used for determining the changes in financial status of SSI recipients to control errors and reduce program costs. |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Cost controlEligibility determinationsErroneous paymentsFederal social security programsIncome maintenance programsSupplemental security incomeData errorsQuality assuranceOverpaymentsFederal assistance programs