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https://oig.ssa.gov/
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SSA
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Social Security Administration
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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/

Moline, Illinois, Woman Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Theft of Public Money

Moline, Illinois, Woman Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Theft of Public Money
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Investigative Press Release
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Moline, Illinois, Woman Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Theft of Public Money ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – A Moline, Illinois woman, Michelle Crowell, 48, of the 200 block of 31st Avenue, was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment on December 14, 2021, for stealing public money, specifically Social,,,

Three Middlesex County Individuals Charged with $2.1 Million in Paycheck Protection Program Fraud and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Schemes

Three Middlesex County Individuals Charged with $2.1 Million in Paycheck Protection Program Fraud and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Schemes
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Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Three Middlesex County Individuals Charged with $2.1 Million in Paycheck Protection Program Fraud and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Schemes NEWARK, N.J. – Three Middlesex County, New Jersey, residents were arrested today for their roles in fraudulently obtaining over $2.1 million in federal,,,

Two Men Sentenced to Prison for Receiving over $600,000 in Global Robocall Scam that Defrauded Elderly Victims

Two Men Sentenced to Prison for Receiving over $600,000 in Global Robocall Scam that Defrauded Elderly Victims
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Investigative Press Release
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Two Men Sentenced to Prison for Receiving over $600,000 in Global Robocall Scam that Defrauded Elderly Victims CAMDEN, N.J. – Two Indian nationals were sentenced to prison today for their roles in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud by accepting illegally obtained wire transfers from victims across,,,

Sussex County Man Sentenced to 64 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining $5.6 Million Loan Meant to Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

Sussex County Man Sentenced to 64 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining $5.6 Million Loan Meant to Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Investigative Press Release
Publish Date

Sussex County Man Sentenced to 64 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining $5.6 Million Loan Meant to Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic NEWARK, N.J. – A Sussex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 64 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining a federal Paycheck Protection,,,

Beneficiary and Recipient Data Provided to Support Issuance of Economic Impact Payments Authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

2022
A-06-21-51061
Other
Social Security Administration OIG
Social Security Administration

We conducted this review to address concerns that the timing of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) provision of beneficiary and recipient data to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) delayed the issuance of economic impact payments (EIP) authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA...

New Orleans Man Sentenced for Theft of Social Security Disability Funds

New Orleans Man Sentenced for Theft of Social Security Disability Funds
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Investigative Press Release
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New Orleans Man Sentenced for Theft of Social Security Disability Funds NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that ELIJAH CHARLES SORINA (“SORINA”), age 33, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on December 10, 2021 for Theft of Government Funds. According,,,

Chalmette Woman Sentenced for Theft of Government Funds

Chalmette Woman Sentenced for Theft of Government Funds
Article Type
Investigative Press Release
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Chalmette Woman Sentenced for Theft of Government Funds NEW ORLEANS – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that JAMIE MARIE KILLIAN (“KILLIAN”), age 41, of Chalmette, Louisiana, was sentenced on December 8, 2021 for theft of government funds, in violation of Title 18, United States Code,,,

Mountain View Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud

Mountain View Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud
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Investigative Press Release
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Mountain View Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Mountain View, Missouri, woman who used a stolen identity to enroll in college pleaded guilty in federal court today to Social Security fraud. Laura A. Oglesby, 48, pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge David,,,

Comparing the SSA DDS' Workload Statistics During the COVID-19 Pandemic to Prior Years

2022
A-01-21-51038
Audit
Social Security Administration OIG
Social Security Administration
Pandemic

Objective: To summarize information about State disability determination services’ (DDS) workloads during the COVID-19 pandemic period of April 2020 to March 2021 and compare it to DDS workloads in prior years.

East Sparta Woman Sentenced for Stealing $100K from Social Security Administration

East Sparta Woman Sentenced for Stealing $100K from Social Security Administration
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Investigative Press Release
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East Sparta Woman Sentenced for Stealing $100K from Social Security Administration U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that Jamie L. Casey, 34, of East Sparta, Ohio, was sentenced today by Judge J. Philip Calabrese to serve three days in prison, two years of post-release supervision and,,,

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