Senate Committee Chairman Calls for Firing of Social Security Watchdog

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Senate Committee Chairman Calls for Firing of Social Security Watchdog
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The chairman of a powerful Senate committee has called on President Biden to fire the lead watchdog for the Social Security Administration due to stalled investigations and low staff morale.

The chairman of a powerful Senate committee has called on President Biden to fire the lead watchdog for the Social Security Administration due to stalled investigations and low staff morale . The watchdog, Gail Ennis , is facing multiple long-running investigations into her leadership, including oversight of a $200 billion disability benefits program . Ennis has also been criticized for an anti-fraud program that has raised concerns.

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association has expressed a lack of confidence in Ennis due to erroneous policies. Despite improvements in employee engagement, Ennis's office was ranked last in its category in the 2021 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings

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