Social Security Administration
Introduction
The United States Social Security Administration is an independent agency that administers retirement, disability, and survivors' benefits.
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Articles
House panel pushes for answers on Social Security backlog (11/20/09) - - GovExec....
November 20, 2009 | Emily Long
SSA is hiring more employees to tackle disability claims and conducting video hearings to expedite process, commissioner says.
Open Forum (11/20/09) - - GovExec. com
November 20, 2009 | Tammy Flanagan
Responses to readers on health insurance open season issues.
When Nothing Happens (11/18/09) - - GovExec. com
November 18, 2009 | Brian Friel
What counts most can’t always be measured.
From Nextgov. com: Senators voice concern about SSA's ability to keep up with increasing...
November 16, 2009 | Aliya Sternstein
Social Security inspector general reports the agency's systems will no longer be able to manage the rising workload by 2012, three years before a new data center is completed.
Poll: Americans have lackluster view of government (11/16/09) - - GovExec. com
November 16, 2009 | Emily Long
Gallup finds mixed public perception of agencies’ performance, while military earns top marks.
Articles from Nextgov
Management Matters: When Nothing Happens
November 18, 2009
Ten years ago this month, federal technology managers were logging extra hours and getting their final plans in place for overcoming the looming Y2K computer challenge. If you recall the hullabaloo, computer experts worried that ...
Senators concerned about SSA keeping up with increasing number of retirees
November 16, 2009
Social Security inspector general reports the agency's systems will no longer be able to manage the rising workload by 2012, three years before a new data center is completed.
Senators concerned SSA can't manage increasing number of retirees
November 16, 2009
Social Security inspector general reports the agency's systems will no longer be able to manage the rising workload by 2012, three years before a new data center is completed.
Federal technology news, best practices, and web 2. 0 tools
November 12, 2009
SSA faces hurdles in replacing data center, IG says 11/12/2009 More News... Resources Tech Channels Top Technology Contractors Managing Technology Archive Quiz: How Much 2.0...
Federal data breach notification standard must pre- empt state laws
November 10, 2009
Public and private entities currently juggle laws from 47 states, two cities and one U.S. territory.
Tweets
The first batch of SYM souvenirs will be launched during the SSA book fair from 27-29 November. Please visit the... http://bit.ly/07KrCjt
by sym2010, November 22, 2009
Without the Senate, Social Security would be privatized. Can we stop with the insanity?
by PabloZevallos, November 22, 2009
@crisinbrazil have NEVER heard it on the radio in SSA.
by val_q, November 22, 2009
IF YOU CROSS THE AUSTRALIAN BORDER ILLEGALLY, YOU GET A JOB, A DRIVERS LICENCE, SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, WELFARE, FOOD STAMPS, CREDIT CARDS,
by debgibb66, November 22, 2009
Ssa just scored 4215 in iCopter Classic
by icopterclassic, November 22, 2009
That's comforting, got a letter from the social security administration that basically says, "We're totally fucked. HELP!!!!"
by Jucrazy, November 21, 2009
A little skeptical, but ok, 'Are Social Security Benefits Taxable?' http://tinyurl.com/nezbda
by GustiBrKoralle, November 22, 2009
Web News
Commissioner Astrue: Social Security data center ready early Social Security disability...
November 20, 2009 | WFED / Home Page / Today's News
Social Security disability claims progress threatened by state furloughs
November 20, 2009 | WFED / Home Page / Today's News
SSA should keep a close eye on computer access, IG says
November 19, 2009 | Federal Computer Week: News and Analysis
House approves bill preserving FDR records
November 17, 2009 | Federal Eye
Eye Opener: New survey on federal agencies
November 17, 2009 | Federal Eye
Millions will have to repay part of tax credit
November 16, 2009 | The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines
SSA faces hurdles in replacing data center, IG says
November 11, 2009 | Federal Computer Week: News and Analysis
60 Plus leader: Senior' tsunami' coming
November 06, 2009 | The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines
Swine flu follies at Social Security Administration
November 05, 2009 | Federal Eye
SSA urged to adopt more open systems SSA should develop more open IT systems as it...
November 05, 2009 | Federal Computer Week: News and Analysis
Tools
Social Security Administration Videos
WATCH SSN postcards: Noon 11-20-09
November 20, 2009 | WSYR ABC 9 Syracuse
WATCH The Real Deal: SS Numbers Printed on Postcard 11-20-09
November 20, 2009 | WSYR ABC 9 Syracuse
WATCH The Real Deal: Social Security Numbers Exposed on Insurance Postcards 11-19-09
November 19, 2009 | WSYR ABC 9 Syracuse
WATCH Call 4 Action: Lost Wallets
November 17, 2009 | WTMJ Milwaukee, WI
WATCH Lives thrown away in the trash
November 17, 2009 | WTNH ABC 8 New Haven