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A whistleblower claims John Solly, a former DOGE member now at Leidos, stored sensitive SSA data on a thumb drive and sought to transfer it to a private-sector employer; Solly and Leidos deny the allegations, while SSA and related investigations examine DOGE’s data-sharing projects like NUMIDENT and EDEN 2.0.
The Washington Post reports a whistleblower alleges a former DOGE Service engineer had access to two highly sensitive Social Security Administration databases and planned to transfer the data to a private employer, prompting an inspector general investigation into a potential major security breach at SSA.
A whistleblower alleges a former DOGE Service employee had access to two highly sensitive Social Security Administration databases and intended to transfer the data to his private employer on a thumb drive, prompting the SSA inspector general to open an investigation into a potential unprecedented security breach at the agency serving tens of millions of Americans.
Starting March 7, the Social Security Administration shifts to a nationalized customer service system, redirecting about 75 million beneficiaries from local field offices to centralized support to boost efficiency and reduce in-person visits. The change aims to speed service through a digital-first approach, but could create access challenges for seniors without reliable technology, even as officials cite shorter call wait times and faster responses.
DOJ filings say DOGE staff inside the SSA accessed and potentially violated SSA policy by sharing data with affiliates and helping an outside advocacy group analyze voter rolls; the filing also alleges misrepresentations of access to personal data and a DOGE member signing a voter-data agreement. The revelations come amid ongoing battles over DOGE's role, whistleblower complaints, and federal data-security concerns.
The Justice Department disclosed that DOGE employees detailed to the Social Security Administration shared sensitive data via a nonsecure third-party server, contradicting prior SSA statements, amid whistleblower concerns and potential Hatch Act referrals, raising questions about data exposure and election-security implications.
The Social Security Administration will distribute SSI payments of up to $967 to around 7.5 million individuals in December 2025, with payments scheduled on December 1 and December 31 due to holidays, and eligibility is based on income and resources rather than contributions.
Frank Bisignano has been appointed as the CEO of the IRS, a newly created position, while continuing his role as Social Security Administration Commissioner, raising concerns about leadership conflicts and oversight among advocates and officials.
Frank Bisignano, the Social Security Administration Commissioner, has been appointed as the CEO of the IRS, a newly created role, while continuing his SSA duties, raising concerns among advocates about potential conflicts and leadership gaps at the agencies amid ongoing leadership changes in the Trump administration.
The chief data officer of the Social Security Administration resigned after filing a whistleblower complaint alleging that government employees uploaded sensitive Social Security data to a vulnerable cloud environment, which the SSA denies. Borges claimed retaliation and a hostile work environment, and his resignation was described as a constructive discharge amid ongoing privacy and security concerns.
Former President Donald Trump has selected Frank Bisignano to head the Social Security Administration, marking a significant leadership change in the agency responsible for managing social security benefits in the United States.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Frank Bisignano, CEO of Fiserv Inc., to lead the Social Security Administration, highlighting Bisignano's business leadership and transformative track record.
The Social Security Administration is requiring users who created a my Social Security account before September 18, 2021, to switch to a Login.gov or ID.me account to continue accessing their information. This transition aims to simplify secure sign-ins and reduce wait times for customer service. Approximately 46 million out of 86 million account holders need to make this switch, though no final deadline has been set. Existing Login.gov or ID.me users do not need to take any action.
The Social Security Administration has announced a significant change in its overpayment recovery policy, reducing the amount beneficiaries must pay back. Instead of automatically withholding 100% of overpaid amounts, the agency will now collect 10% or $10, whichever is greater, from recipients' monthly benefits. Exceptions will be made for cases involving fraud. This change aims to make the overpayment policies fair and equitable, addressing concerns about recipients facing financial hardship. Additionally, the agency is reviewing its procedures and policies following criticism and reports of deficiencies in internal controls regarding overpayments.
Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley has unveiled a new plan to address overpayment issues, including reducing the default withholding rate from 100% to 10% for beneficiaries who do not respond to repayment notices, shifting the burden of proof away from claimants, extending repayment plan timeframes, and making it easier for beneficiaries to request waivers. O'Malley also highlighted plans to address long wait times for service and a backlog in disability benefit applications, calling for additional funding from Congress to address the agency's customer service crisis.