(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – In a remarkable display of fiscal responsibility, the U.S. government has recouped over $31 million in Social Security payments mistakenly allocated to deceased individuals.
See the tweet below!
This recovery is part of a rigorous effort to safeguard taxpayer resources, reinforcing the importance of accountability in public funds management.
Here’s how a committed administration aligns with the “Save America” agenda, targeting government waste and fraud.
The U.S. Social Security Administration and the Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of Fiscal Service have collaborated on a successful pilot program that stopped improper payments to deceased individuals.
This initiative, a part of broader anti-fraud strategies, utilizes the “Full Death Master File” curated by the Social Security Administration.
The “Full Death Master File” is an exhaustive federal database with over 142 million records of deceased individuals.
Granted temporary access from December 2023 to 2026 through the 2021 omnibus appropriations bill, the Treasury Department is leveraging this data to enhance accuracy in payments and reduce fraud.
According to Treasury’s Fiscal Assistant Secretary David Lebryk, these results are “just the tip of the iceberg.”
The Treasury increased death matches by 139%, highlighting its commitment to maintaining program integrity.
By stepping up efforts to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in government programs, the department is setting a standard for fiscal diligence, The Huff Post notes in a report.
The initiative supports President Trump’s “Save America” agenda, promising protection against government fraud and waste.
With leaders like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), it backs policy decisions aimed at trimming the federal workforce and streamlining regulations.
The Treasury aspires to recover more than $215 million by 2026.
Financial leaders urge Congress to grant permanent access to the death master file, a move expected to significantly curb fraud and bolster program efficiency.
“Congress granting permanent access… will significantly reduce fraud, improve program integrity, and better safeguard taxpayer dollars,” said David Lebryk, Treasury’s Fiscal Assistant Secretary, cited by The New York Post.
Despite all its successes, it’s unclear if the incoming Trump administration will strive to secure permanent file access or continue these efforts.
The systematic fraud detection and recovery conducted by the Treasury underscores the potential for enduring anti-fraud measures.
🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ Can’t the government do anything right? ~ ~ US recovers $31 million in Social Security payments that went to dead people https://t.co/RcxyO52JLi pic.twitter.com/3tZnQQUSRo
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