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https://oig.ssa.gov/
Abbreviation
SSA
Agencies
Social Security Administration
Federal Agency
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Location

United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline
If you are a Social Security Administration (SSA) employee, or an employee of an SSA contractor or grantee, and you suspect fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement in SSA programs or operations, or reprisal against you for reporting wrongdoing, you may report that to the Social Security Fraud Hotline. You may find more whistleblower information at https://oig.ssa.gov/whistleblower-protection. The SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigates many types of Social Security-related fraud, including • Social Security-related scams • making false statements or facilitating fraud in applying for Social Security benefits • concealing work activity while receiving disability benefits • receiving Social Security benefits for a child not under the recipient’s care • receiving and using a deceased person’s Social Security benefits • concealing a marriage or assets while receiving Supplemental Security Income • residing overseas while receiving Supplemental Security Income • misusing benefits when acting as a representative payee • SSA employee or contract and procurement fraud
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
The following matters are generally NOT investigated by the SSA OIG: • 911 emergencies • Medicare or Medicaid fraud (report this to Health and Human Services OIG at https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/) • Lost or stolen Social Security cards (visit https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/) • Identity theft that is not related to Social Security benefits or programs (visit https://www.identitytheft.gov/) • Misuse of Social Security numbers on tax returns (visit IRS’ Identity Protection site at https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams) • Direct Express® account fraud (contact Direct Express® Customer Service at the number on the back of your card, and report this to the Treasury Office of the Inspector General at https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/ig/Pages/OigOnlineHotlineForm.aspx)
Hotline Page
https://oig.ssa.gov
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://oig.ssa.gov/fraud-reporting/whistleblower-protection/

South Carolina Woman Sentenced in Social Security Fraud Scheme

South Carolina Woman Sentenced in Social Security Fraud Scheme
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

South Carolina Woman Sentenced in Social Security Fraud Scheme Columbia, South Carolina – Crystal Deveaux, 61, of Eastover, was sentenced to more than a year in federal prison after pleading guilty to theft of Government funds totaling of over $258,000.00. Evidence presented to the Court showed,,,

The Social Security Administration’s Information Technology Investment Process

2022
A-14-18-50437
Audit
Social Security Administration OIG
Social Security Administration

Objective: To determine whether the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Information Technology Investment Process (ITIP) supports strategic decision making and allows the Agency to plan for, manage, and implement information technology (IT) investments as projected.

Data Files Provided to the Internal Revenue Service as Part of the Third Round of Economic Impact Payments

2022
A-06-21-51095
Audit
Social Security Administration OIG
Social Security Administration

Background: We conducted this review to determine the extent to which the data files the Social Security Administration (SSA) provided the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to facilitate economic impact payments (EIP) under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) were accurate and complete when...

Maryland Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fraud Schemes Resulting in Losses of More Than $1.4 Million

Maryland Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fraud Schemes Resulting in Losses of More Than $1.4 Million
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Maryland Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fraud Schemes Resulting in Losses of More Than $1.4 Million Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Linda Pylant, age 59, of Grasonville, Maryland, today to four years in federal prison, followed by one year of home,,,

Daniel Chase Sentenced for Making False Statements to Social Security Administration

Daniel Chase Sentenced for Making False Statements to Social Security Administration
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Daniel Chase Sentenced for Making False Statements to Social Security Administration The United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Daniel Chase, 61, of Weathersfield, Vermont was sentenced today in United States District Court in Rutland to one year of probation following his,,,

Jackson County Woman Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Social Security Income Benefits

Jackson County Woman Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Social Security Income Benefits
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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Jackson County Woman Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Social Security Income Benefits CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Monique Casto, 37, of Kenna, was sentenced today to 10 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for fraudulently obtaining Social Security Administration benefits,,,

Mingo County Woman Ordered to Pay Restitution For Federal Fraud Crimes

Mingo County Woman Ordered to Pay Restitution For Federal Fraud Crimes
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Mingo County Woman Ordered to Pay Restitution For Federal Fraud Crimes CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Diana Cisco, 70, of Delbarton, was ordered today to pay $46,356 in restitution for theft of government benefits and making materially false statements to federal agents. Cisco was also placed on probation for,,,

Richmond Assisted Living Facility Owner Sentenced for Health Care Fraud

Richmond Assisted Living Facility Owner Sentenced for Health Care Fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Richmond Assisted Living Facility Owner Sentenced for Health Care Fraud RICHMOND, Va. – The former owner of a Richmond-based assisted living facility was sentenced today to 2 years in prison for health care fraud after diverting over $800,000 in federal and state benefits that were intended to pay,,,

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