Tag: administrative_sanctions

SSA Audit Uncovers $49.6 Million in Improper Payments Due to Sanction Processing Errors

2 Jul 2026 12:44 p.m. · Source: Social Security Administration

An OIG audit found the Social Security Administration made errors in 75% of sampled administrative sanction cases, leading to an estimated $49.6 million in improper payments. Complex manual processes and system limitations were cited as causes, prompting calls for further…

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