Reduce Improper Payments and Increase Overpayment Recoveries
First Guilty Plea in OIG Disability Fraud Investigation
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Friday, November 22, 2013
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One of the subjects of this investigation now faces up to five years in prison.
TAGS: Investigations, Improper Payments
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CDI: Preventing Social Security Disability Fraud
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Thursday, October 11, 2012
![Disability Application](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190109062632im_/https://oig.ssa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/fixed-width-155px/public/social-security-benefits.jpg?itok=Unufa1uc)
The Cooperative Disability Investigations program operates with a clear goal in mind. Learn more about this successful anti-fraud initiative.
Reporting Fraud: Details Make the Difference
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Friday, September 14, 2012
![Filing Allegation](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190109062632im_/https://oig.ssa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/fixed-width-155px/public/filing%20allegation.png?itok=tript6Ks)
When it comes to fraud reporting, details are critically important. The more details you can give us, the better the outcome.
TAGS: FAQs, Investigations
OIG's Special Agents: Enforcing Federal Laws
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Monday, August 13, 2012
Just like FBI or NCIS agents, our investigators have full law enforcement authority, including executing search warrants and making arrests.
TAGS: Investigations, Improper Payments
Pricey Penalties for Social Security Fraud
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
![Civil Monetary Penalties](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20190109062632im_/https://oig.ssa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/fixed-width-155px/public/judgement.jpg?itok=RW9ibiHK)
People who lie to or conceal facts from SSA might keep receiving their benefits for a while. But if we find out, we can make them pay back not only the amount they stole, but a lot more.
TAGS: Avoiding Fraud, Improper Payments
Explaining the Fraud-Reporting Process
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Thursday, June 28, 2012
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What does the OIG do with your fraud reports and allegations? This post will answer your questions.
TAGS: FAQs