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Historical Improper Payment Rates for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Fiscal Reporting Year Improper Amount (in Billions) Actual Rate Target Rate
2005 $2.9 7.8% 6.3 %
2006 $3.0 7.8% 7.8 %
2007 $4.1 10.1% 5.8 %
2008 $4.6 10.7% 5.5 %
2009 $5.4 12.1% 5.2 %
2010 $4.8 10.0% 5.2 %
2011 $4.6 9.1% 9.6 %