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In Loving Memory of John Steele Vanderburgh

“Jenni” Vanderburgh and Family are saddened to announce the sudden passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend on Thursday March 14, 2019. John served our country in the U.S. Army followed by deciding his life to improving quality disability decisions on Guam, the Pacific and the San Francisco Region. A faithful and highly respected public servant with over 40+ years working for the Social Security Administration in numerous capacities: Claims Representative, Program Coordinator, Operations Supervisor, Team Leader, District Manager, Advocate, Mentor, Examiner and a Medical Professional Relations Officer. John also served the FSM as an Adjudicator. John’s passions in life were the love of his family, reading, writing, mentoring, golfing and communicating effectively. Throughout his life, John was known for his acts of kindness for family, co-workers, stakeholders, friends and strangers.

FSMSSA Participates in Tax Education and Awareness Month

                                                                                                                                    Throughout the month of October 2018, three offices, including FSM Division of Customs and Tax, Pohnpei State Tax & Revenue, and FSM Social Security Administration were united in providing tax awareness to the public of Pohnpei State. The objective was to inform the public especially business owners and all about tax matters now and then. Each team presented their parts, how tax is collected and further shared the processes of how to file and the documents needed. It was a very informative educational awareness providing all the information the public lacks knowledge about. The awareness was conducted in municipalities around the island, and a number of people showed up at each places, which was a plus for them due to the clarification and very informative presentations there were. The unison of the three offices were a benefit to both the public and the offices themselves for they had the chance to attain ideas from the business people. It was worthwhile because the business world did need the information provided.

FSMSSA Administrator presents at Pohnpei Municipal Council Summit 2018

On the 19th of October, FSMSSA Administrator Alexander R. Narruhn along with Deputy Administrator Francky Ilai stepped grounds at Pohnlangas, Madolenihmw for a presentation to the Pohnpei Municipal Council Association. The presentation was an overall focus of the FSM Social Security Program, specifying the objectives of the system, claim processing on the types of benefits offered, tax rate and collection comparisons and its financial statements as of date. Upon being informed of the information needed, the crowd did bring out concerns, questions and advises they had. The exchange of information and ideas were productive as everyone attained what they needed to hear in a long time, about the Social Security program. Administrator further shared the challenges the program had been faced with and the purposes of amendments which all ended up as in the productivity and sustainability of the FSM Social Security Program.

New hires & promotions

Ms. Jena Victus of Chuuk began another of her work experiences with the FSM Social Security as the Investigation Officer in November 2018. The Investigation Officer plays an important role in the program as in carrying out specific tasks concerning Investigations which had been an arising need in social security terms. The program looks forward to seeing Jena assist in any way she could with ongoing and future investigations. Ms. Victus is confident to perform to the best of her abilities and believes to be gaining more as well as she gives. Jena felt happy and blessed upon being hired. Welcome Aboard.

FSMSSA Chuuk Branch welcomed Ms. Imoreen Mori in November 2018 as she was selected to be the Technical Specialist. The Technical Specialist at the branch office provides assistance in terms to tax collection, claim processing, data collection, tracking delinquencies, conducting employer audits, analyzing payment agreements and other duties required in the field. With her educational background and work experiences, Imoreen will be able to carry out the job goals in this field. She looks forward to enhancing and protecting organization’s value by doing the best she could possibly be. Upon being hired, she felt blessed and thankful. It would be a great opportunity for her to practice her expertise with her career.  Welcome Aboard.

Ms. Harriette Harris of Pohnpei is now the Technical Specialist at the FSMSSA-Pohnpei Branch office. Over a year ago, she was on contractual services at HQ office where she assisted with the IT division with their filing and other data inputting process. Her exemplary performance over the course of  her work was satisfying and her abilities were needed in another field. Her interests led her to a career more challenging as she joined the Pohnpei Team to be serving beneficiaries of the FSM. Ms. Harris feels happy and thankful for this new challenge would be of more benefits to herself and as she looks forward to try her best in her duties, it would benefit the program and its constituents. Welcome Aboard.

Mrs. Liana B. Nakayama was promoted to being the Assistant Manager of FSMSSA Chuuk Branch Office in November 2018, after 10 years of service to the program as the Technical Specialist. With her years of experience and educational background she was selected by FSMSSA Admin as eligible to carry out the goals of the Assistant Manager. The Assistant acts in place along with duties as in assisting with Tax collection as well claim processing. With the job’s specific goals, the program fully support and hopes to ensure that she will still be an asset to the program. Mrs. Nakayama felt really privileged and happy to be selected and looks forward to carrying out the best she could with her goals. Good Luck to all.

FSM Social Security Administration hires new Technical Specialist at Chuuk Branch Office

Beginning of October 2018, Polly Meika was hired as the new Technical Specialist at the FSM Social Security Chuuk Branch Office. He attended COM-FSM beginning year 2015 and attained his Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration in  2017. He continued with the 3rd year program and attained his Third Year Certificate in General Business a year later. Polly was chosen out of the many applicants who applied for his qualifications best suits the requirements of the position. The administration is confident that he would be able to use his knowledge and skills to meet the goals of a Technical Specialist at the branch office. Upon being hired, Polly felt privileged to be serving the people of the FSM. He looked forward to carrying out the job goals and meeting its needs.

Furthermore, Polly likes working with people and could be of great company. His outspoken mind and open handed skills could be of asset to the FSM Social Security Administration. His friendliness will be of great instance as he serves the beneficiaries and people of Chuuk. He enjoys the company of family and friends in his free time.

FSMSSA welcomes Mr. Polly Meika aboard and looks forward to attain support and good deeds that he would contribute to the system.