# 19-25-009-03-315 - Recommendation 001
> **Open** recommendation · 2025-09-25
**Report:** COVID-19: Recovery of Millions in Pandemic-Related UI Overpayments Improperly Waived, Including Fraud ([detail](https://api.ai-analytics.org/ig-report/170779))
**OIG report number:** 19-25-009-03-315
**Recommendation number:** 001
## Text
Work with states to strengthen waiver approval processes to prevent the improper waiving of UI overpayment recoveries when federal dollars are at stake.
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