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SSA OIG Joins DOJ in Launch of National Fraud Detection Center - Social Security Administration
(Source: Social Security Administration)
New partnership enhances federal law enforcement coordination to identify and disrupt complex fraud schemes targeting Social Security programs
The Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General (SSA OIG) announced its partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in the launch of the National Fraud Detection Center (NFDC). As a signatory of the NFDC Charter, SSA OIG has committed dedicated analysts and investigators to the prosecutor-led effort to strengthen interagency coordination to detect and dismantle complex fraud schemes.
“This partnership strengthens SSA OIG’s ability to support and collaborate with our law enforcement counterparts. By integrating our analysts into the National Fraud Detection Center, we can fuse Social Security‑specific intelligence with investigative data from across the federal enforcement community,” said Kevin Huse, Acting Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General. “This unified approach enhances our capacity to identify criminal patterns, disrupt organized fraud networks, and protect the programs relied on by millions of Americans.”
The NFDC serves as a centralized, collaborative space bringing together federal law enforcement, the Inspector General community, and state partners. By joining forces with the DOJ’s Fraud Division, fellow OIGs, and federal law enforcement agencies, SSA OIG reinforces its commitment to holding accountable those who seek to defraud federal programs and abuse public trust.
Read the U.S. Department of Justice announcement here.