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COVID-19: Recovery of Millions in Pandemic-Related UI Overpayments Improperly Waived, Including Fraud

Audit · Department of Labor OIG · 2025-09-25 · about Department of Labor

Report

Title
COVID-19: Recovery of Millions in Pandemic-Related UI Overpayments Improperly Waived, Including Fraud
Submitting OIG
Department of Labor OIG
Component agency
Department of Labor
Type
Audit
Publication date
2025-09-25

Recommendations (5)

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001OpenWork with states to strengthen waiver approval processes to prevent the improper waiving of UI overpayment recoveries when federal dollars are at stake.
002OpenWork with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) to develop and implement a specific process designed to detect when states have improperly waived UI overpayment recoveries, providing time for states to course correct and minimize the risk…
003OpenWork with Michigan to ensure proper post-investigative actions are taken for the five confirmed fraud cases identified in this report.
004OpenRemedy the $240,973,884 in questioned costs.
005OpenWork with state workforce agencies to ensure they retroactively submit accurate and complete information related to overpayment recovery waiver amounts for FPUC, PUA, and PEUC, for all pandemic-related reporting periods.

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