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Sean McCalley, Producer, Federal News Radio

The Social Security Administration is on pace to issue about $1 billion in improper payments this year. SSA's Inspector General says that's actually a good rat...

Federal News Network Staff

August 13, 2014 4:18 pm

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The Social Security Administration is on pace to issue about $1 billion in improper payments this year. SSA’s Inspector General says that’s actually a good rate considering the agency expects to award more than $860 billion in benefit claims this year. Federal News Radio’s special report, “Rainmakers and Money Savers,” takes inspiration from programs and people working to keep the Treasury coffers where the need to be. SSA OIG helps save money in more ways than just identifying improper payments. Federal News Radio’s Sean McCalley reports. Read Sean’s related article.