FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Nominations for PBGC and Social Security Inspector General

Original title: NOMINATIONS OF GORDON HARTOGENSIS AND GAIL S. ENNIS

January 1, 2020

Senate Finance Committee Nominations Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Social Security Administration Government Oversight

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The Frame

What this does

The confirmation of these nominees determines the leadership responsible for overseeing the financial security of pension programs and the integrity of Social Security administration, including the prevention of waste, fraud, and abuse.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Gordon Hartogensis

As a nominee, he is seeking confirmation to lead the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

Gail S. Ennis

As a nominee, she is seeking confirmation to lead the Office of the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration.

Working families

These individuals rely on the stability of pension programs and the integrity of Social Security benefits overseen by these agencies.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on September 27, 2018, to consider the nominations of Gordon Hartogensis for Director of the and Gail S. Ennis for of the Social Security Administration.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on September 27, 2018, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
Gordon Hartogensis was nominated for the position of Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
Gail S. Ennis was nominated for the position of Inspector General of the Social Security Administration.
Senator Bill Cassidy presided over the hearing on behalf of Chairman Orrin Hatch.
The hearing format included 5-minute opening remarks for nominees and 5-minute question periods for Senators.
The committee received biographical information and written responses to questions from both nominees for the official record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Director?

The Director oversees the federal agency that protects the retirement incomes of workers in private-sector defined benefit pension plans.

What is the role of the Social Security Administration Inspector General?

The is responsible for auditing and investigating the Social Security Administration to ensure programs are free of waste, fraud, and abuse.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Focus on Oversight

The hearing emphasizes a strong focus on 'waste, fraud, and abuse' prevention within the Social Security Administration.

Social Security Administration Gail S. Ennis

Connected Entities

organizationSocial Security Administration“Federal agency managing Social Security benefits”Map →

personGail S. Ennis“Nominee for Inspector General of the Social Security Administration”Map →

personRon Wyden“U.S. Senator from Oregon”Map →

personBill Cassidy“U.S. Senator from Louisiana, presiding over the hearing”Map →

personGordon Hartogensis“Nominee for Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation”Map →

organizationPension Benefit Guaranty Corporation“Federal agency protecting private-sector defined benefit pension plans”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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