Department of homeland security dhs office of inspector general oig joins the social security administration ssa oig and other federal agencies on march 5, 2020 for national slam the scam day, to raise public awareness of government imposter telephone scams across the united states. Thursday, february 14, 2019 pdf download view the pdf pdf view the. How to claim social security payments for widows aarp. Report on the presidents surveillance program full report, prepared by the offices of inspectors general of the department of defense, department of justice, central intelligence agency, national security agency, and office of the director of national intelligence, july 2009 january 8, 2016 version full report vol. Comey about it on several occasions, according to a report made public friday. To ensure complete anonymity, download a hardcopy of the special complaint form complete, and mail to. To conduct audits, inspections, evaluations, and investigations relating to agency programs and operations. Department of justice office of the inspector general 950 pennsylvania avenue, nw, washington, dc 205300001 202 5143435.
Social security administration office of inspector general. The social security administration ssa will not suspend or discontinue benefits because their offices are closed. Nov 24, 2019 to combat these scams, social security and the office of the inspector general oig will use the new online form at ssa. If you submitted an allegation during this time period, please resubmit your.
Social security oig launches online scam reporting form. Ssa scam reporting form if you believe you have been a victim of a social security administration scam, please fill out the form below. The report also estimates that another 1,899 survivor. While the social security administration has been taking strides to address customer service concerns, it still appears, according to the ssa inspector general at least, that there is a lack of comprehensive planning for better online service to the citizens that the social security administration serves and will serve in the future. Office of inspections and forensic audit ing office of inspector general u. Improve service delivery office of the inspector general, ssa. In response, in may 2017 florida dbs began exploring the replacement of the inhouse social security. In most cases, the ssa inspector general found that the va failed to properly disclose death information to the ssa. Read the doj inspector generals congressional testimony.
Reporting social security fraud to the ssa office of the inspector general is easy, safe, and secure. The social security administration ssa and its office of the inspector general oig have received several reports from citizens across the country about persons receiving phone calls from. General services administration evaluation of 18f je17001 october 24, 2016. Submit a report office of the inspector general, ssa ssa oig. Reporting fraud to the ssa office of the inspector general is easy, safe, and secure. Callers say they are from social security, and may say there is a problem with your social security number or. Ennis, and commissioner of social security andrew saul announce the launch of a dedicated online form at ssa. Read the doj inspector generals congressional testimony on. Ramaphosa made ssa report public to get back at zuma. Ssa oig report on prisoners access to ssns 2006 prison. If you receive your statement in english and would like to receive it. Review of the department of justices preparedness to respond to critical incidents under emergency support function.
You have the option, however, of requesting records through the oig freedom of information act officer. The office of the inspector general proactively seeks new ways to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in the social security administrations programs, operations, and management. Other ways to report fraud office of the inspector. Eastern standard time, monday through friday, excluding federal holidays tty. Improve the prevention, detection, and recovery of. Ennis, is warning the public about fraudulent letters threatening suspension of social security benefits due to covid19 or coronavirusrelated office closures. Tuesday, november 12, 2019 pdf download view the pdf pdf view the. A lack of support staff, low morale and bad management are being cited by a government watchdog report as reasons for problems that the social security administration ssa is having in providing adequate customer service to the millions of individuals who. Ramaphosa made ssa report public to get back at zuma expert. Do you suspect someone of committing fraud, waste, or abuse against social security.
Submit a report office of the inspector general, ssa. Lead inspector general for operation pacific eaglephilippines i quarterly report to the united states congress i october 1, 2019 december 31, 2019. Appealing an oig hotline operations complaint decision. We issue statements by mail in english or in spanish if you live in puerto rico. Callers say they are from social security, and may say there is a problem with your. The ssa and office of the inspector general oig will use the new online form to capture data that will be analyzed for trends and commonalities. The reports and information are uploaded to this site by the igs. It even makes it easy to request a replacement social security card or check the status of an application, from anywhere. Before you submit a complaint office of inspector general. Social security administration announces new online. Report fraud, waste, or abuse form submit a report you can use this online form to report allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse concerning ssa programs and operations. Nov 03, 2019 the report followed allegations of political influence, including frasers decision to withdraw the security clearance of the inspectorgeneral of intelligence, ostensibly to block the release. Report fraud, waste, or abuse office of the inspector.
The justice department inspector general alleges that former fbi deputy director andrew mccabe inappropriately authorized the disclosure of sensitive information to a reporter and then misled investigators and former fbi director james b. Office of the inspector general, ssa social security administration. Ennis, has designated a national slam the scam day to warn americans about widespread phone scams where callers impersonate government officials, most often social security, to gain your trust and steal your money. Of 178 certificate of medical examination cancelled 4102020. You may download and install adobe reader for free here. But workers do not always comply with the rules, ssa inspector general patrick ocarroll found in the report. Access oigs comprehensive archive of audit reports and investigations that have been conducted. Visit our tips page to learn how to best use the exclusions database.
Social security benefits if you are entitled to social security ss benefits based on any wage record, your tier 1 component will be offset for those ss benefits before any withholding under the ss act for your earnings over the annual earnings exempt amount. Nov 10, 2010 but workers do not always comply with the rules, ssa inspector general patrick ocarroll found in the report. The acting inspector general of social security, gale stallworth stone, is warning citizens about a nationwide telephone imposter phishing scheme. The inspector general for the social security administration, gail s. Use our social security reporting fraud online form to report allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse concerning ssa programs and operations. The report followed allegations of political influence, including frasers decision to withdraw the security clearance of the inspectorgeneral of intelligence, ostensibly to block the release. Submitting fraud allegations to the oig social security matters.
Reporting fraud to the ssa office of the inspector general is easy, safe. Ig urges ssa to keep better track of software employees. We currently mail social security statements statements to workers age 60 and over who arent receiving social security benefits and do not yet have a my social security account. Ssa inspector general criticizes online service plans. Issuance of social security statements congressional response report.
These scamsin which fraudulent callers mislead victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for purported. Audits and investigations office of the inspector general, ssa. Scam awareness office of the inspector general, ssa. Remember to phrase your request in terms of a search for records pertinent to your complaint, not status. The social security administrations financial report for fiscal year 2019. Social security administration announces new online reporting. Office of the inspector general social security administration prisoners access to social security numbers august 2006 a080616082 audit report mission by conducting independent and objective audits, evaluations and investigations, we inspire public confidence in the integrity and security. If you receive a suspicious call, you may report that information online at ssa.
Our office also addresses allegations of criminal activity and serious misconduct involving social security employees. Administrative leave use a0609293 objective our objectives were to determine the effectiveness of the controls over the social security administrations ssa administrative leave usage and the appropriateness of administrative leave granted to ssa employees. Contact the office of the inspector general using our social security fraud hotline at 18002690271. Department of education 400 maryland avenue, sw washington, dc 202021500. Inspector general s hotline office of inspector general u. Oig reports contain findings of its audits and evaluations, assess how well hhs programs and granteescontractors are working, identify risks to the people they serve and to taxpayers, and recommend necessary improvements. Scam awareness office of the inspector general, ssa ssa oig. To report allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse concerning social security administration programs and operations, other than those involving a social security administration. One of ssas key objectives is to improve the prevention, detection, and recovery of improper payments. To combat these scams, social security and the office of the inspector general oig will use the new online form at to capture data that will be analyzed for trends and.
Department of education office of inspector general. You should wait at least six months before filing such a request. Department of homeland security dhs office of inspector general oig discovered that members of a transnational fraud ring based in atlanta, georgia, had impersonated a dhs procurement official to obtain computer equipment from private vendors. The ssa office of the inspector general oig has determined that, due to a computer error, it did not receive any fraud allegations submitted through its online fraudreporting form from 3. Sf 299 application for transportation, utility systems, telecommunications and facilities on federal lands and property revised and renewed 362020. The mission of fcas office of inspector general oig is to be an agent of positive change, striving for continual improvement in fcas management and program operations. You can also report these scams to the federal trade commission through a new site specific to social security scams. Office of the inspector general, ssa social security. We mail the statements three months prior to your birthday.
There is a widespread telephone scam happening right now across the country involving social security. Oig publications detail its activities and achievements, as well as outline its ongoing and planned work. Office of the inspector general social security administration. May 24, 2018 inspector general report finds long lines and backlog at the social security offices. Search the exclusions database office of inspector general. Ig urges ssa to keep better track of software employees download. Inspector general warns public about new social security benefit suspension scam. Social security oig launches online scam reporting form office.
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