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Millions in Improper Payments ‘Misdirected’ Through my Social Security Program

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 23, 2017 10:44 AM | Updated: Aug 29, 2017 12:49 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

An Inspector General report says that about $6 million in Social Security benefits were lost over a three year period through the my Social Security program.

Fugitive Lawyer Sentenced for His Role in $550 Million Social Security Fraud Scheme

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 17, 2017 1:08 PM | Updated: Jul 19, 2017 12:59 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A federal disability lawyer, who is currently a fugitive, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in a massive Social Security fraud scheme.

Clinical Psychologist Convicted for His Role in $600 Million Social Security Disability Scheme

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 20, 2017 3:42 PM | Updated: Jun 24, 2017 12:01 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A clinical psychologist in Kentucky has been convicted for his role in a scheme to defraud the Social Security Administration of more than $600 million.

Thinking ‘Outside of the Box’ for SSA

By Robert WhiteMay 23, 2017 11:05 AM | Updated: May 24, 2017 5:06 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The workload at the Social Security Administration is increasing and the agency is struggling to keep up. The author offers a unique suggestion for how the agency could better meet demands.

Social Security Announces the Top Baby Names of 2016

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 13, 2017 10:30 AM | Updated: May 17, 2017 2:20 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Social Security Administration has provided the list of the most popular names for boys and girls born in 2016.

Woman Indicted for Falsely Claiming Social Security Benefits on the Husband She Murdered

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 4, 2017 11:13 AM | Updated: May 8, 2017 12:51 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

An Alabama woman has been indicted for falsely claiming Social Security widow’s benefits for her husband who she murdered.

Five Steps Toward Your Financial Security

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeApr 15, 2017 2:42 PM | Updated: Sep 1, 2021 12:49 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

As part of National Social Security Month, the Social Security Administration is providing various activities to make the public more aware of the benefits of Social Security.

$550 Million Scheme to Defraud SSA Leads to Guilty Plea

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 28, 2017 1:59 PM | Updated: Sep 1, 2021 12:50 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A Social Security disability lawyer recently pleaded guilty to a scheme designed to fraudulently obtain over $500 million in disability payments from the Social Security Administration.

Social Security Taxes Set to Rise for Some Employees in 2017

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithOct 19, 2016 1:27 PM | Updated: Jun 11, 2025 4:07 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The Social Security Administration has announced that the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax will climb 7.3% in 2017.

SSA Paid Dead Federal Workers $1.7 Million

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 30, 2016 1:36 PM | Updated: Sep 2, 2016 9:09 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

An inspector general’s report found that the Social Security Administration improperly paid benefits to federal workers who had previously deceased.

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