New SSA Data Available to Public

SOCIAL SECURITY

News Release

Social Security Makes New Data Available to Public

Commissioner Astrue Applauds President Obama’s Transparency and Open Government Initiative

Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced that the agency is making new data about beneficiaries and the agency’s disability and hearing processes available to the public. The new data supports the President’s Transparency and Open Government initiative and is available at www.data.gov.

“I applaud President Obama’s commitment to creating an unprecedented level of openness in government and the new datasets we are posting far exceed what was asked of us,” Commissioner Astrue said. “Social Security has always valued transparency and sought to give the public user-friendly information about our programs. Each year we send millions of Americans personal information about their Social Security contributions and potential benefits. Our website www.socialsecurity.gov has a wealth of information about our programs and the Social Security trust funds. I hope the new data we are making available will lead to a better understanding of our operations and the important role we play in people’s lives. I look forward to engaging Americans in the business of their government.”

Job Opening: Chief of Independent Living Unit

The Department of Education is recruiting to fill the position of Chief of the Independent Living Unit. This is a supervisory position, GS-101-14/15, located in the Rehabilitation Services Administration, State Monitoring and Program Improvement Division.

The deadline for applications is February 12, 2010 and the position is open to everyone.

If you are interested in obtaining a copy of the announcement or wish to apply, you must submit your application online through the OPM website which can be accessed at:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/search.aspx?FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&sort=rv,-dtex&vw=d&re=134&caller=basic.aspx&jbf574=EDEH

OSERS-2010-0013 (federal employees/status candidates)
OSERS-2010-0012 (non-status candidates)

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