GAO Reports $44 billion in UI improper payments in 2023: New UI Improper Payment Methodology Needed
On March 26, 2024,the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its improper payment report with an estimate of $44 billion in […]
President Biden’s Proposed FY 2025 Budget Would Increase Integrity Funding While Addressing Reemployment and Equity
President Biden has released the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. See Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal Year 2025 (whitehouse.gov)
US Senate Finance Committee Releases Joint Outline for Unemployment Insurance Program Improvements
On February 8, 2024, Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-NC) released a framework of Unemployment Insurance
US DOL Details UI Modernization Reporting Check List
On February 2, 2024, USDOL released a check list for UI Modernization Reports to be submitted by states implementing UI
US DOL Releases State CARES Waiting Week Payment Reconciliation Requirements
May Impact UI Trust Funds On January 19, 2024, the US DOL released guidance with state requirements with respect to
Connecticut Pays Off Title XII Loan – Avoids FUTA Tax Increase for 2023
On November 8th, Connecticut Governor Lamont announced that the state was paying of the loan from the federal government that
House Ways and Means Approves Bi-Partisan Bridge for Workers Act
The House Ways and Means Committee approved the Bi-Partisan Bridge for Workers Act (HR 5861) on November 2, 2023 by
Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-NC) Introduces Unemployment Integrity Act
On October 17, 2023, Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-NC) introduced the Unemployment Integrity Act of 2023. The bill would make important
GAO Report Shows $22 billion of Recovery Funds used to Restore UI Trust Funds
On October 11, 2023, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report reviewing how State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fuds
Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill Intended to Make Striking Workers Eligible for Unemployment Compensation
On Saturday, September 30, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) returned S 799 to the California General Assembly without his signature.