Legislation Is Needed To Ensure That Cost-of-Living Increases in Federal Programs Will Be Considered on a More Timely Basis in Computing Supplemental Security Income Benefits
HRD-82-52
Published: Mar 26, 1982. Publicly Released: Mar 26, 1982.
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GAO reviewed the accounting system of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits program.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Congress should amend the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of HHS, under the retrospective accounting method, to take into consideration, in the month in which they occur, social security cost-of-living increases and other similar Federal program benefit increases in determining Supplemental Security Income benefits. |
Closed – Implemented
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information. |
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Accounting systemsCost of livingEntitlementsFederal aid programsIncome maintenance programsOverpaymentsProjectionsProposed legislationSocial security benefitsSupplemental security income