Data Base Systems: Observations on Social Security's Data Base Integration Program

摘要

The report presents views on the key issues facing the Social Security Administration's (SSA) data base integration program. The program was initiated in 1982 to modernize the storage and management of the agency's automated information files. The Deputy Commissioner indicated that this was an opportune time to evaluate the program's future strategy since the author had recently assumed responsibility for SSA's Office of Systems. The author also noted that in light of the experience the General Accounting Office (GAO) has had in reviewing SSA's automated systems, the author believed our perspective on the program would be valuable.