Federal Reports

We issued this to determine whether the Social Security Administration (SSA) had adequate controls to ensure it paid dedicated account underpayments to children receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.

OIG data analytics identified that the Memphis Main Office Window Service had $68,892 recorded to AIC 528 from April 1 to June 30, 2019. Permit-postage refunds for the Memphis Main Office Window Service accounted for 93 percent of all refunds processed under AIC 528 within the Tennessee District for the same timeframe. Further, the permit-postage refunds for the Memphis Main Office Window Service were the third highest in the nation for the scope period. The objective of this audit was to determine whether permit-postage refunds were valid, properly supported, and processed at the Memphis, TN, Main Office Window Service.

What We Looked AtWe reviewed the Puerto Rico Metropolitan Bus Authority's single audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, in order to identify findings that affect directly awarded Department of Transportation programs. An independent auditor prepared the single audit report, dated March 1, 2019.What We FoundWe found that the report contained an equipment and real property management finding that needs prompt action from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) management.RecommendationsWe recommend that FTA ensures that the Authority complies with the equipment and real property management requirements.