The 1st problem is that there are a lot of people that are "working under the table, not paying into the system."
Supposedly, there is a lot of undetected fraud that needs to be cleaned up.
What DOGE Did About Social Security Records
According to the site:
The Social Security Administration (SSA) began a major cleanup of its records in early 2025.
Over 12.3 million individuals listed as age 120+ were marked as deceased.
The cleanup targeted legacy errors where people were incorrectly listed as alive, including some who were receiving benefits.
Complex cases — like individuals with multiple birthdates on file — are still under investigation.
💡 Why This Matters
These ghost entries have long plagued SSA’s databases, contributing to improper payments and fraud.
The DOGE-led initiative is part of a broader push to modernize federal systems and improve data integrity.
ccording to DOGE.gov:
The Department of Government Efficiency has flagged SSA’s legacy systems as a top priority for modernization.
Plans include transitioning records to cloud-based infrastructure and deploying automated verification tools to fix anomalies like:
People listed as alive who were born before 1905 👀
Multiple birthdates or missing citizenship fields
Incomplete work histories due to inconsistent employer reporting
💸 Why It Matters
These outdated systems lead to improper payments, fraud vulnerabilities, and inaccuracies that impact millions.
SSA has struggled with cost overruns and coordination across data centers in trying to upgrade — past efforts fizzled due to complexity and funding gaps.
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