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SSA Audit Identifies $106 Million in Potential Overpayment Recoveries from Deceased Beneficiaries

12 Aug 2026 12:07 p.m. · Source: Social Security Administration

An SSA OIG audit found the agency failed to follow recovery policies for nearly half of deceased beneficiaries, potentially missing $106 million in overpayments. The SSA has agreed to implement new controls to address these findings.

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