Acting Labor Secretary urges states to combat UI fraud

The U.S. Department of Labor is sending letters to 53 states and territories, demanding immediate action to address fraud and mismanagement in the unemployment insurance program. The department plans to use enforcement tools, including withholding funds, to ensure compliance and protect taxpayer dollars. Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling emphasized that states must combat waste and abuse within the system.

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