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Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Social Security Administration OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Social Security Administration OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Social Security Administration
Report Number
A-06-21-51086
Report Description

Objective: To determine whether the Social Security Administration (SSA) effectively managed the Numident death-alert process.

Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
7
Questioned Costs
$14,002,889
Funds for Better Use
$6,020,622

Open Recommendations

This report has 3 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
2 Yes $0 $0 Disagree

Establish a timeliness goal for resolution of Numident death alerts.

4 Yes $0 $0 Disagree

Establish management controls to periodically ensure Numident death alerts are resolved in a timely manner.

7 No $0 $0 Disagree

Consider working with the States to expand access to electronic vital records.

Social Security Administration OIG

United States