How much money did the Social Security Administration improperly pay out according to the Inspector General's report?

According to the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration, the agency made improper payments totaling almost $72 billion between 2015 and 2022. This finding was revealed in a massive report issued by the inspector general, highlighting significant financial mismanagement within the administration. The scale of these improper payments raises serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and the effectiveness of oversight mechanisms within the Social Security Administration. This represents a substantial amount of government funds that may have been distributed incorrectly or fraudulently over the seven-year period examined in the report.