Poverty and Social Work: Social Security

Social Security publications, forms, updates and much more can be found here. Some of which are:
Social Security Programs Throughout the World.
Income of the Population 55 or Older, 2010
More of these publications can be found here.

"The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. Often called the "congressional watchdog," GAO investigates how
the federal government spends taxpayer dollars."

"The Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a non-profit, non-partisan think tank, was created in 1986 to broaden discussions about economic policy to include the needs of low- and
middle-income workers. EPI believes every working person deserves a good job with fair pay, affordable health care, and retirement security. To achieve this goal, EPI conducts
research and analysis on the economic status of working America. EPI proposes public policies that protect and improve the economic
conditions of low- and middle-income workers and assesses policies with respect to how they affect those workers."

"The Social Security Advisory Board (SSAB) is an independent, bipartisan board created by Congress and appointed by the President and the Congress to advise the President,
the Congress, and the Commissioner of Social Security on matters related to the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs. As an advisory body, we have no authority to take any administrative actions and cannot resolve questions regarding individual claims."

"Public Agenda is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps diverse leaders and citizens navigate complex, divisive issues and
work together to find solutions."

"The International Social Security Association is the principal international institution bringing together social security agencies and
organizations."