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