US Department of Labor demands immediate action from governors on unemployment insurance fraud

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US Department of Labor demands immediate action from governors on unemployment insurance fraud

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What the record says:
The source headline is: US Department of Labor demands immediate action from governors on unemployment insurance fraud. The source summary says: WASHINGTON – Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling issued formal letters to the governors of 53 U.S. states and territories today, demanding immediate action to combat fraud, waste, and abuse within the unemployment insurance program. In the letters, the department announced its intent to crack down on rampant fraud and end mismanagement, improper payments, and corruption within the UI program. Acting Secretary Sonderling notified states that, in partnership with the Office of the Inspector General, the department will use every available enforcement tool—including withholding administrative funds from states for the first time in history—to ensure compliance in protecting UI system integrity and safeguarding taxpayer dollars. “We are officially putting governors on notice,” said Acting Secretary Sonderling. “The American people will no longer tolerate the blatan

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Source:
http://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20260617

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