Social Security Administration(SSA)
Independent agency administering Social Security retirement, survivors, disability insurance, Supplemental Security Income, and Social Security numbers.
Function
Independent agency
Parent
Top-level (no parent)
FY2026 Budget Authority
$1271.46B
Official Data
USAspending.govEvidence & Review
Evidence Confidence
HighVerification Status
AI-researched, unverifiedLast Reviewed
Jul 5, 2026
Retrieved On
Jul 5, 2026
Effectiveness Baseline
Performance.gov links SSA goals; GAO and SSA OIG examine disability backlogs, improper payments, field-office service, and IT modernization.
Efficiency Opportunities
Modernize claims and payment systems, improve death and wage data matching, reduce duplicate evidence collection, and target overpayment prevention upstream.
Effectiveness Opportunities
Faster disability decisions, accurate payments, accessible service channels, and clearer notices that reduce appeals caused by confusion.