A reported $30 billion had allegedly been distributed to fraudsters.
The Department of Labor announced that it will address fraud and improper payment concerns regarding California’s Unemployment Insurance program. The department sent a letter to California’s Employment Development Department, highlighting issues such as improper payment rates, timeliness of payments, and concerns regarding the accuracy and quality of California’s reported data.
“Financial issues and potential fraud in California’s unemployment insurance program will be fully examined. The previous administration turned a blind eye toward failing Labor programs: This ends now,” said Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. “We are engaging a specialized strike team to uncover any potential fraud or abuse and quickly moving to protect the American worker and taxpayers. I look forward to restoring the California UI…
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