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

Benefits Payable to Child Beneficiaries Whose Benefits Were Withheld Pending the Selection of a Representative Payee

2016
A-09-16-50088
Audit
Social Security Administration OIG
Social Security Administration

To determine whether the Social Security Administration (SSA) had adequate controls to ensure it paid child beneficiaries’ withheld benefits pending the selection of a representative payee.

Accuracy of Month of Entitlement Determinations for Supplemental Security Income Recipients Awarded Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance Benefits

2018
A-08-18-50582
Audit
Social Security Administration OIG
Social Security Administration

To determine whether the Social Security Administration (SSA) established the correct month of entitlement (MOE) when it awarded Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits.

Accuracy of Disability Benefits to Beneficiaries Who Also Receive Federal Employees’ Compensation Act Payments

2016
A-02-15-22114
Audit
Social Security Administration OIG
Social Security Administration

To determine the accuracy of Social Security disability benefits paid to beneficiaries who also received Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) payments.

Owner and Operator of Arlington Insurance Agency Convicted by Federal Jury of Stealing Government Benefits

Owner and Operator of Arlington Insurance Agency Convicted by Federal Jury of Stealing Government Benefits
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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Owner and Operator of Arlington Insurance Agency Convicted by Federal Jury of Stealing Government Benefits BOSTON – The owner and operator of an Arlington-based insurance agency has been convicted by a federal jury in Boston of fraudulently receiving disability benefits from the Department of,,,

Brockton Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearms

Brockton Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearms
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Brockton Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearms BOSTON – A Brockton man was sentenced on Monday, April 11, 2022, in connection with attempting to purchase six firearms from an undercover agent. Rotchill Seme, 21, of Brockton, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs,,,

Oklahoma City Man Pays Nearly $123,000 to Settle Claims That He Wrongfully Obtained Social Security Benefits to Which He Was Not Entitled

Oklahoma City Man Pays Nearly $123,000 to Settle Claims That He Wrongfully Obtained Social Security Benefits to Which He Was Not Entitled
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Oklahoma City Man Pays Nearly $123,000 to Settle Claims That He Wrongfully Obtained Social Security Benefits to Which He Was Not Entitled OKLAHOMA CITY – David Lehman ("Lehman"), paid $122,949 to settle civil False Claims Act allegations that he obtained and used Social Security benefits to which he,,,

Waldoboro Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud

Waldoboro Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Waldoboro Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud PORTLAND Maine: A Waldoboro woman pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court to Social Security fraud and Theft of Public Money, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. According to court records, from about July 2005 through April 2019,,,

Former Bank Employee Sentenced on Charges related to Stealing Social Security Administration Benefits from Account of Deceased Customer

Former Bank Employee Sentenced on Charges related to Stealing Social Security Administration Benefits from Account of Deceased Customer
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Former Bank Employee Sentenced on Charges related to Stealing Social Security Administration Benefits from Account of Deceased Customer BAY CITY - A former JPMorgan Chase Bank branch manager was sentenced today to 34 months in federal prison on charges of theft of government funds and identity theft,,,

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