$31 Million in Payments Recovered – Fraud Busted!

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(TheRedAlertNews.com) – A staggering $31 million in Social Security payments mistakenly sent to the deceased has been recovered, highlighting a significant step in fraud prevention that underscores the power of conservative oversight.

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This ambitious effort aligns with the “Save America” agenda and proves that reclaiming funds isn’t just possible, it’s necessary.

The U.S. Social Security Administration, in collaboration with the Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of Fiscal Service, has made an encouraging breakthrough.

Over $31 million erroneously dispensed to deceased individuals has been successfully recovered.

This initiative forms a broader mission to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in government programs.

It all began with a five-month pilot program utilizing the “Full Death Master File,” a database of over 142 million deceased individuals.

Treasury’s temporary three-year access to this resource was sanctioned under the 2021 omnibus appropriations bill, marking a key step in a wider anti-fraud strategy.

The Treasury Department anticipates recovering about $215 million by the end of this period in 2026, The Huff Post reports.

David Lebryk, Treasury’s Fiscal Assistant Secretary, emphasized the potential for Congress to grant permanent access.

Such a move could significantly curtail fraud, enhance program integrity, and safeguard taxpayer dollars even more effectively.

He noted, “Congress granting permanent access to the Full Death Master File will significantly reduce fraud, improve program integrity, and better safeguard taxpayer dollars,” cited by ABC News.

This initiative reflects a fulfillment of Donald Trump’s campaign promise to prevent government waste.

Though the upcoming administration has not yet indicated whether it will extend this initiative or solidify access to the file, the current gains underscore the vital importance of these efforts.

The Treasury has already increased death matches by 139% and enhanced the timeliness of accounting for wrongful payments.

This pilot program’s success demonstrates the essential role that vigilance and action play in protecting public funds, achieving greater efficiency, and satisfying the promises of the “Save America” agenda.

As Treasury’s measures remain temporary, it’s crucial for Congress to consider extending this privilege permanently.

The recent appointment of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head the Department of Government Efficiency signifies a promising step forward in reducing the federal workforce and regulations.

These efforts, spearheaded by the Save America agenda, project optimism that this newfound capacity for oversight will persist and evolve.

The reclaiming of $31 million is indeed an impressive victory.

However, as David Lebryk cautioned, “These results are just the tip of the iceberg,” reminding us that the journey toward comprehensive fraud prevention has only just commenced.

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