Tag: ssn
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SSA Audit Finds 99.997% Accuracy in Newborn SSN Assignments, Identifies 420 Potential Duplicates
An audit by the Social Security Administration's OIG found 99.997% accuracy in newborn SSN assignments, but identified 420 potential duplicate SSNs. The SSA has agreed to review these cases to prevent future improper benefit payments.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesLegal Social Security AdministrationSSNEnumeration at BirthAuditOIGImproper PaymentsNewborns
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SSA Updates SSN Evidence Rules for Enhanced Identity Verification
The Social Security Administration updated its SSN evidence requirements, effective August 3, 2026. The changes aim to adjust acceptable secondary evidence and enhance fraud analysis to assess the new in-person identity proofing process.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegalEconomy Social Security AdministrationSSNidentity proofingevidence requirementsfraud analysisquality reviewprogram policy