Human Capital Management White Papers
Social Security Administration: Actions Taken to Strengthen Procedures for Issuing Social Security Numbers to Noncitizens, But Some Weaknesses Remain
Overview SSA has increased document verifications and developed new initiatives to prevent the inappropriate assignment of SSNs to noncitizens. Though in their early stages, these increased verifications and initiatives have the potential to strengthen the integrity of SSA's enumeration process. SSA now requires field staff to verify noncitizens' identity documents with the DHS, in addition to continuing to require visual inspection of these documents, prior to issuing an SSN.
| Publisher | Government Accountability Office | File Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date Published | October 2003 | ||
| Format | White Papers | ||
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