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Social Security: A-13-03-23087
July 24, 2003 The Honorable C.W. Bill Young Chairman, Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Mr. Chairman: In accordance with the requirements of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Public Law 108-7), I am pleased to provide you this report detailing the policies and procedures the Social Security Administration (SSA) has in place to give first priority to the location of new offices and other facilities in rural areas, as directed by the Rural Development Act (RDA) of 1972. Our review found that SSA does not have policies and procedures in place to give first priority to the location of new offices and other facilities in rural areas, as directed by the RDA. In Fiscal Year 2002, SSA prepared a “draft” policy concerning RDA. During our review, we found that SSA had not finalized this policy. On July 8, 2003, SSA stated it expects to have a final RDA policy for issuance within 30 days. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call me or have your staff contact Douglas Cunningham, Special Assistant, at (202) 358-6319.
James G. Huse, Jr. Enclosure cc: Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner
BALTIMORE MD 21235-0001
Identical letters sent to: The Honorable David Obey Ranking Minority Member Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Ted Stevens Chairman, Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Robert C. Byrd Ranking Minority Member Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510
CONGRESSIONAL RESPONSE REPORT
The Social Security Administration’s Policies and Procedures Concerning the Rural Development Act of 1972
A-13-03-23087
We improve SSA programs and operations and protect them against fraud, waste, and abuse by conducting independent and objective audits, evaluations, and investigations. We provide timely, useful, and reliable information and advice to Administration officials, the Congress, and the public.
By conducting independent and objective audits, investigations, and evaluations, we are agents of positive change striving for continuous improvement in the Social Security Administration's programs, operations, and management and in our own office.
July 24, 2003 The Honorable C.W. Bill Young Chairman, Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Mr. Chairman: The purpose of this report is to provide you information on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) policies and procedures to give first priority to the location of new offices and other facilities in rural areas, as directed by the Rural Development Act (RDA) of 1972.1
Public Law 108-7, section 638 requires, that “. . . the Inspector General of each applicable department or agency shall submit to the Committee on Appropriations, a report detailing what policies and procedures are in place for each department or agency to give first priority to the location of new offices and other facilities in rural areas, as directed by the Rural Development Act of 1972.” Federal agencies conducting the procurement (of real property) must comply with the requirements of all applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders.2 To acquire real estate, an agency must use its own statutory authority, obtain delegated authority from the General Services Administration (GSA)3 or use GSA’s statutory authority.4 GSA serves as the sole agent in acquiring all space used by SSA.5 Each agency is responsible for identifying its geographic service area and the delineated area within which it wishes to locate specific activities.6 Selection of an office location should be consistent with the agency’s mission and program requirements and in accordance with applicable regulations and statutes, including RDA.7
7 U.S.C., § 2204b-1(b) 41 CFR § 102-83.40 3 41 C.F.R. § 102-72.10 4 40 U.S.C. § 121 5 SSA’s Administrative Instructions Manual System, Material Resources 01.03.02 6 41 C.F.R. §§ 102-83.10 7 41 C.F.R. §§ 102-83.40, 102-83.65
Page 2 - The Honorable C.W. Bill Young According to SSA, its field offices are located in cities and rural communities across the nation and are the main physical point of contact with beneficiaries and the public. SSA states its 1,336 field offices are designed to provide responsive, swift and quality service to the public. In Fiscal Year 2002, in accordance with the requirements of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-67), we reported SSA did not have policies and procedures in place to give first priority to the location of new offices and other facilities in rural areas.8 At that time, we advised SSA to develop policies and procedures in accordance with the RDA. In response to our report, SSA informed us it would correct this omission by drafting and issuing a policy statement with respect to the RDA during Fiscal Year 2002.
Our review found SSA still does not have policies and procedures in place to give first priority to the location of new offices and other facilities in rural areas, as directed by the RDA. In Fiscal Year 2002, SSA prepared a “draft” policy concerning RDA. During our review, we found SSA had not finalized this policy. As of the date of our review, SSA staff reported the Agency was awaiting publication of GSA policies pertaining to the RDA before finalizing its policy. GSA published its updated, Government-wide RDA policies in the Federal Register on December 13, 2002. When we informed SSA staff of GSA’s actions, we were advised SSA would finalize and issue its RDA policies. On July 8, 2003 SSA informed us that it is revising its draft RDA policy. SSA stated it expects to have a final SSA RDA policy for issuance within 30 days. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call me or have your staff contact Douglas Cunningham, Special Assistant, at (202) 358-6319. Sincerely,
James G. Huse, Jr.
The Social Security Administration’s Policies and Procedures Concerning the Rural Development Act of 1972, A-13-02-22065
Appendix – Scope and Methodology
To accomplish our objective, we: • • Reviewed Public Law 108-7 and Federal regulations pertaining to the Rural Development Act of 1972 and Interviewed Social Security Administration (SSA) staff to determine the status of actions the SSA had taken in response to our Fiscal Year 2002 report, The Social Security Administration’s Policies and Procedures Concerning the Rural Development Act of 1972.
The SSA operating component reviewed was the Deputy Commissioner for Finance, Assessment and Management/Office of Facilities Management/Office of Realty Management. Our work was conducted in Baltimore, Maryland, from April 2003 to June 2003. Our review did not include an assessment of internal controls. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards.
DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE Commissioner of Social Security Office of Management and Budget, Income Maintenance Branch Chairman and Ranking Member, Committee on Ways and Means Chief of Staff, Committee on Ways and Means Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Social Security Majority and Minority Staff Director, Subcommittee on Social Security Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Human Resources Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Budget, House of Representatives Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives Chairman and Ranking Minority, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Social Security and Family Policy Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Senate Special Committee on Aging Social Security Advisory Board
Overview of the Office of the Inspector General Office of Audit
The Office of Audit (OA) conducts comprehensive financial and performance audits of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) programs and makes recommendations to ensure that program objectives are achieved effectively and efficiently. Financial audits, required by the Chief Financial Officers' Act of 1990, assess whether SSA’s financial statements fairly present the Agency’s financial position, results of operations and cash flow. Performance audits review the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of SSA’s programs. OA also conducts short-term management and program evaluations focused on issues of concern to SSA, Congress and the general public. Evaluations often focus on identifying and recommending ways to prevent and minimize program fraud and inefficiency, rather than detecting problems after they occur.
Office of Executive Operations
The Office of Executive Operations (OEO) supports the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) by providing information resource management; systems security; and the coordination of budget, procurement, telecommunications, facilities and equipment, and human resources. In addition, this office is the focal point for the OIG’s strategic planning function and the development and implementation of performance measures required by the Government Performance and Results Act. OEO is also responsible for performing internal reviews to ensure that OIG offices nationwide hold themselves to the same rigorous standards that we expect from SSA, as well as conducting investigations of OIG employees, when necessary. Finally, OEO administers OIG’s public affairs, media, and interagency activities, coordinates responses to Congressional requests for information, and also communicates OIG’s planned and current activities and their results to the Commissioner and Congress.
The Office of Investigations (OI) conducts and coordinates investigative activity related to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement of SSA programs and operations. This includes wrongdoing by applicants, beneficiaries, contractors, physicians, interpreters, representative payees, third parties, and by SSA employees in the performance of their duties. OI also conducts joint investigations with other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.
Counsel to the Inspector General
The Counsel to the Inspector General provides legal advice and counsel to the Inspector General on various matters, including: 1) statutes, regulations, legislation, and policy directives governing the administration of SSA’s programs; 2) investigative procedures and techniques; and 3) legal implications and conclusions to be drawn from audit and investigative material produced by the OIG. The Counsel’s office also administers the civil monetary penalty program.
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