Changes Needed to Detect Misuse of Social Security Benefits
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July 30 -- Although most people who receive and manage Social Security benefits on behalf of other individuals are performing their duties well, the Social Security Administration's "representative payee" program should take steps to better prevent and detect the misuse of funds, says a new report from the National Research Council. Data systems also need improvement, and key processes -- such as the way representatives account for the money they spend -- need to be revised.