He government The UK has announced a massive audit of 1.2 million disability pensions after uncovering alarming irregularities, including files containing a dog X-ray. The move is aimed at identifying and correcting fraud in the pension system, which has been criticised for its lack of transparency and susceptibility to abuse.
The decision of the Government The decision to audit disability pensions arises in a context of growing concern about the integrity of the social security system in Argentina. Over the past two decades, the number of beneficiaries of these pensions has increased exponentially, from 79,581 in 2003 to more than 1.2 million in 2023.
This increase has raised suspicions about the legitimacy of many of these pensions. The National Agency for Disability (Andis) has been in charge of carrying out a preliminary investigation that revealed significant diversions of fundsIn a sample of 2,559 cases, it was found that only 7% met the disability requirements to receive the pension.
Among the most surprising irregularities, files containing the X-ray of a dog were discovered, which shows the level of fraud and the lack of control in the system. Fraud in the disability pension system has had a considerable economic impact.
The embezzlement is estimated to amount to around $3.4 billion in 2023 alone. This money, which should have been allocated to people with real disabilities, has been misappropriated, affecting the sustainability of the social security system and public confidence in institutions.
He government The agency has announced that the audit will be exhaustive and will cover 100% of the beneficiary registry. Each case will be reviewed individually, with medical and socioeconomic assessments to determine the legitimacy of each pension. Fraudulently awarded pensions will be prosecuted, and efforts will be made to recover the diverted funds.
Challenges
The decision to audit pensions has generated a variety of reactions. On the one hand, many citizens and civil society organisations have applauded the measure, seeing it as a necessary step to combat corruption and improve the efficiency of the social security system.
He government The agency has assured that all necessary precautions will be taken to avoid errors and ensure that people who really need these pensions are not affected. However, the scale of the audit and the complexity of the system represent a significant challenge.
