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Is the Social Security Administration really paying ghosts? SSA under fire for $186 million in payments to deceased individuals

Senator Joni Ernst is urging the Social Security Administration to improve its processes for preventing payments to deceased individuals. A recent watchdog review uncovered over $186 million in payments made to dead people, with relatives often pocketing the funds for years undetected. Ernst advocates for stronger safeguards to stop this fraud and protect taxpayer dollars.