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| Date Nov. 18, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-125 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2010 Report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Raising the Retirement Ages Would Have Implications for Older Workers and SSA Disability Rolls GAO-11-125 Contents Letter
Agency Comments and Our Evaluation 1 5 Appendix I Social Security Reform: Implications of Raising the Retirement Ages 7 Append... |
| Date June 25, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-444 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Cases of Federal Employees and Transportation Drivers and Owners Who Fraudulently and/or Improperly Received SSA Disability Payments GAO-10-444 June 2010 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-444, a report to congressional requesters Accountability... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1053 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Management Controls Needed to Strengthen Demonstration Projects GAO-08-1053 September 2008 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1053, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Management Controls Needed to Strengthen D... |
| Date Dec. 7, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-40 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Better Planning, Management, and Evaluation Could Help Address Backlogs GAO-08-40 December 2007 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-40, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Planning, Management, and Evaluat... |
| Date May 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-495 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Committees SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE SSA Actions Could Enhance Assistance to Claimants with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Other Impairments GAO-05-495 May 2005 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-04-495, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURA... |
| Date Nov. 4, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-19 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO November 2004 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, and the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Represetatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Improved Processes for Planning and Conducting Demonstrations May Help SSA More Effectively Use Its Demonstration Authority
On November 9, 2004, this report was reposted to the Web because the Highl... |
| Date June 15, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-747 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters SOCIAL SECURITY Distribution of Benefits and Taxes Relative to Earnings Level GAO-04-747 June 2004 SOCIAL SECURITY Distribution of Benefits and Taxes Relative to Earnings Level Highlights of GAO-04-747, a report to congressional requesters Under the current Social Security benefit formula, retired workers rece... |
| Date June 15, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-872T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY Reform Proposals Could Have a Variety of Effects on Distribution of Benefits and Payroll Taxes
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-04-872T June 15, 2004 SOCIAL SECURIT... |
| Date Nov. 12, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-14 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters SSA DISABILITY DECISION MAKING Additional Steps Needed to Ensure Accuracy and Fairness of Decisions at the Hearings Level GAO-04-14 November 2003 SSA DISABILITY DECISION MAKING Additional Steps Needed to Ensure Accuracy and Fairness of Decisions at the Hearings Level Highlights of GAO-04-14, a report to co... |
| Date July 24, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1027T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 24, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Reviews of Beneficiaries’ Disability Status Require Continued Attention to Improve Service Delivery
Statement of Robert E. Robertson, Director E... |
| Date June 13, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-587 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICAID AND TICKET TO WORK States’ Early Efforts to Cover Working Individuals with Disabilities GAO-03-587 June 2003 MEDICAID AND TICKET TO WORK States’ Early Efforts to Cover Working Individuals with Disabilities Highlights of GAO-03-587, a report to the Senate Committee on Finance and the House Committe... |
| Date April 23, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-387 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY AND MINORITIES Earnings, Disability Incidence, and Mortality Are Key Factors That Influence Taxes Paid and Benefits Received GAO-03-387 April 2003 SOCIAL SECURITY AND MINORITIES
Highlights of GAO-03-387,... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-117 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks Social Security Administration GAO-03-117 a A Glance at the Agency Covered in This Report
The Social Security Administration’s mission is to promote the economic security of the nation’s people. It administers three major federal programs that provide ben... |
| Date Sept. 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-913 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS Use by Federal Payment Recipients Has Increased but Obstacles to Greater Participation Remain GAO-02-913 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Governmental and Private Efforts Have Increased EFT U... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-831 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters SSA DISABILITY DECISION MAKING Additional Measures Would Enhance Agency’s Ability to Determine Whether Racial Bias Exists GAO-02-831 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background SSA’s Study of Racial Disparities Was Extensive, but Methodological Weaknesses in Available Documentation Preclude Conclusion... |
| Date Sept. 5, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-802 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to Congressional Committees SSA DISABILITY Enhanced Procedures and Guidance Could Improve Service and Reduce Overpayments to Concurrent Beneficiaries GAO-02-802 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background There Are Over 1 Million Concurrent Beneficiaries and Few Work Little Coordination of DI and SSI Programs Exists for Concurrent B... |
| Date July 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-697 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Increased Focus on Program Integrity Could Reduce Billions in Overpayments GAO-02-697 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background More than $2 Billion in Overpayments Estimated in 2001 Overpayments Caused by Mana... |
| Date June 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-826T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2002 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Efforts to Improve Claims Process Have Fallen Short and Further Action is Needed
Statement of Robert E. Robertson, Director Education, Workforce, and In... |
| Date June 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-820T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2002 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Enhanced Focus on Program Integrity Could Reduce Overpayments
Statement by Sigurd R. Nilsen, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-0... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-322 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Disappointing Results From SSA's Efforts to Improve the Disability Claims Process Warrant Immediate Attention GAO-02-322 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Disability Claim Manager Test Results D... |
| Date Jan. 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-224 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2002 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SSA DISABILITY SGA Levels Appear to Affect the Work Behavior of Relatively Few Beneficiaries, but More Data Needed GAO-02-224 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background The SGA Level Appears to Affect the Work Effort of Relatively F... |
| Date Sept. 4, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-886 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters SPECIAL MINIMUM WAGE PROGRAM Centers Offer Employment and Support Services to Workers With Disabilities, But Labor Should Improve Oversight GAO-01-886 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Most Employers Are Work Centers That Provide Employment and Support Services to Individuals With Disabilities M... |
| Date June 29, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-796 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Information Systems Could Improve Processing Attorney Fee Payments in Disability Program GAO-01-796 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Inadequate Data Make Precise Estimate of Administrative Costs Unreliable Attorney Fee Payments More Timely in 2000, but Major Reasons fo... |
| Date May 17, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-710T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2001 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Systems Support Could Improve Processing Attorney Fee Payments in the Disability Program
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce, and... |
| Date March 7, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-487T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday March 7, 2001 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance United States Senate FEDERAL TAXES Information on Payroll Taxes and Earned Income Tax Credit Noncompliance
Statement of Michael Brostek Director, Tax Issues GAO-01-487T Statement Federal Taxes: Information on Payroll Taxes and Earned In... |
| Date Jan. 24, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-35 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Potential Effects on SSA’s Disability Programs and Beneficiaries GAO-01-35 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: The Social Security Reform Proposals and Their Pro... |
| Date Jan. 12, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-153 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters SSA DISABILITY Other Programs May Provide Lessons for Improving Return-to-Work Efforts GAO-01-153 Contents Letter Appendixes Related GAO Products Tables
Table 1: Comparison of Eligibility Assessment Process Features of U.S. Private Insurers and Other Countries With Those of SSA Table 2: Medical Assessment: ... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-261 |
Title
D01261.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:46 AM United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks
Social Security Administration GAO-01-261 D01261.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:46 AM D01261.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:46 AM Contents Letter Overview Major Performance and Accounta... |
| Date July 13, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-151 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July13, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SSA DISABILITY Other Programs May Provide Lessons for Improving Return-to-Work Efforts
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Associate Director Education, Workforce, and Income Secur... |
| Date June 14, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-00-166 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Paying Attorneys Who Represent Disability Applicants
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Associate Director Education, Workforce, and Income Securit... |
| Date March 23, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-82 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE Raising the Substantial Gainful Activity Level for the Blind
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Associate Director Education, Workforce, and... |
| Date Nov. 22, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-2 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1999 Report to Congressional Committees SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Incentive Payments Have Reduced Benefit Overpayments to Prisoners GAO/HEHS-00-2 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279541 November 22, 1999 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable... |
| Date Oct. 29, 1999 |
Report No. AIMD-00-10 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1999 Report to the Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Increased Attention Needed to Prevent Billions in Improper Payments GAO/AIMD-00-10 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Executive Departments and Agencies Covered by the CFO Act Appendix II: Agencies/Programs/Activities With Reported Improper ... |
| Date Oct. 21, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-22 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittees on Social Security and Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY SSA Has Had Mixed Success in Efforts to Improve Caseload Management
Statement of Cynthia M. Fagnoni, Director Education, Workf... |
| Date March 12, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-25 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SSA DISABILITY REDESIGN Actions Needed to Enhance Future Progress GAO/HEHS-99-25 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277774 March 12, 1999 The Honorable E... |
| Date March 11, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-82 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Multiple Factors Affect Return to Work
Statement of Cynthia M. Fagnoni, Director Income Security Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Divisio... |
| Date March 4, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-50R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-281291 March 4, 1999 !t’ Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr. he Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives The Honorable Mac Collins House of Representatives Subject: Social Securitv: Review of Disabilitv Renresentatives The Social Securi... |
| Date Feb. 26, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-31 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1999 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Experience of the Alternate Plans in Texas GAO/HEHS-99-31 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279337... |
| Date Feb. 10, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-60 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY AND MINORITIES Current Benefits and Implications of Reform
Statement of Cynthia M. Fagnoni, Director Income Security Issues Health, Education, and Human Serv... |
| Date Feb. 3, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-51 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Long-Standing Issues Require More Active Management and Program Oversight
Statement of Cynthia M. Fagnoni, Director Income Security Issues Health... |
| Date Jan. 1, 1999 |
Report No. OCG-99-20 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Performance and Accountability Series January 1999 Major Management Challenges and Program Risks Social Security Administration GAO/OCG-99-20 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Comptroller General of the United States January 1999 The President of the Senate The Speaker of the House of Representatives This report addresses... |
| Date Sept. 18, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-198 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1998 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY SSA Making Progress in Conducting Continuing Disability Reviews GAO/HEHS-98-198 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human... |
| Date Sept. 2, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-228 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters SSA BENEFIT ESTIMATE STATEMENT Adding Rate of Return Information May Not Be Appropriate GAO/HEHS-98-228 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280622 September 2, 1998 The Honorable Jim Bunning Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Se... |
| Date July 29, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-230 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Social Security and Family Policy, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE Factors Affecting Beneficiaries’ Return to Work
Statement of Cynthia M. Fagnoni, Director Income Security Issues Health, Education, and Huma... |
| Date July 15, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-207 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 1998 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Raising Retirement Ages Improves Program Solvency but May Cause Hardship for Some
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Income Security Issues Health Education, and Human Services Divisio... |
| Date March 12, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-113 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources and the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SSA’s MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES Strong Leadership Needed to Turn Plans Into Timely, Meaningful Action
Statement of Jane L. Ross, Director ... |
| Date Jan. 12, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-39 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE Multiple Factors Affect Beneficiaries’ Ability to Return to Work GAO/HEHS-98-39 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division... |
| Date Sept. 25, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-222 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY SSA Is Making Progress Toward Eliminating Continuing Disability Review Backlogs
Statement of Jane L. Ross, Director Income Security Issues Health,... |
| Date Aug. 12, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-102 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1997 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY SSA Must Hold Itself Accountable for Continued Improvement in Decision-making GAO/HEHS-97-102 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Divisio... |
| Date July 23, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-186 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Improving Return-to-Work Outcomes Important, but Trade-offs and Challenges Exist
Statement of Jane L. Ross, Director Income Security Issues Health, E... |
