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Unemployment Insurance: Enhanced Focus on Program Integrity Could Reduce Overpayments
Author : United States Accounting Office (GAO)
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 42,60 MB
Release : 2018-05-31
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ISBN : 9781720528081
Unemployment Insurance: Enhanced Focus on Program Integrity Could Reduce Overpayments
Author : Sigurd R. Nilsen
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 13,36 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Unemployment insurance
ISBN : 1428946098
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,32 MB
Release : 2002
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Our work shows that of the $30 billion in Ul benefits paid in calendar year 2001, Labor estimates that this includes about $2.4 billion in overpayments, including $560 million attributable to fraud or abuse. Labor's analysis also suggests that the states could have detected and/or recovered about $1.3 billion of the total overpayments given their current policies and procedures. Labor based these estimates on data from its quality assurance system, which involves an in-depth analysis of individual Ul claims in each state. Labor's quality assurance data document numerous categories of overpayments, including individuals who work while receiving benefits, or misrepresent their identity. Other sources of overpayments include agency errors and inaccurate or untimely information provided by employers. Our work shows that management and operational practices at both the state and federal level contribute to overpayments in the Ul program. At the state level, many states place a higher priority on quickly processing and paying Ul claims than on taking the necessary steps to adequately verify claimants' initial and continued eligibility for Ul benefits. As a result, we found that many states do not adequately verify information reported by claimants. At the federal level, we found that Labor's policies and directives emphasize quickly processing and paying claims, with only limited attention given to payment accuracy. While we recognize the importance of paying benefits to individuals in a timely manner, Labor's performance measurement system does not provide sufficient incentives and sanctions for states to balance the need for payment timeliness with the need for payment accuracy.
Author : Sigurd R. Nilsen
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Page : pages
File Size : 25,2 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Unemployment insurance
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Page : 23 pages
File Size : 28,85 MB
Release : 2002
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Our work shows that of the $30 billion in Ul benefits paid in calendar year 2001, Labor estimates that this includes about $2.4 billion in overpayments, including $560 million attributable to fraud or abuse. Labor's analysis also suggests that the states could have detected and/or recovered about $1.3 billion of the total overpayments given their current policies and procedures. Labor based these estimates on data from its quality assurance system, which involves an in-depth analysis of individual Ul claims in each state. Labor's quality assurance data document numerous categories of overpayments, including individuals who work while receiving benefits, or misrepresent their identity. Other sources of overpayments include agency errors and inaccurate or untimely information provided by employers. Our work shows that management and operational practices at both the state and federal level contribute to overpayments in the Ul program. At the state level, many states place a higher priority on quickly processing and paying Ul claims than on taking the necessary steps to adequately verify claimants' initial and continued eligibility for Ul benefits. As a result, we found that many states do not adequately verify information reported by claimants. At the federal level, we found that Labor's policies and directives emphasize quickly processing and paying claims, with only limited attention given to payment accuracy. While we recognize the importance of paying benefits to individuals in a timely manner, Labor's performance measurement system does not provide sufficient incentives and sanctions for states to balance the need for payment timeliness with the need for payment accuracy.
Author : United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 15,93 MB
Release : 2018-02-05
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ISBN : 9781984999573
Unemployment Insurance: Increased Focus on Program Integrity Could Reduce Billions in Overpayments
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Page : 41 pages
File Size : 19,44 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Insurance crimes
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Author : United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 45,85 MB
Release : 2019-03-24
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0359541828
Policymakers and program managers are continually seeking ways to improve accountability in achieving an entity's mission. A key factor in improving accountability in achieving an entity's mission is to implement an effective internal control system. An effective internal control system helps an entity adapt to shifting environments, evolving demands, changing risks, and new priorities. As programs change and entities strive to improve operational processes and implement new technology, management continually evaluates its internal control system so that it is effective and updated when necessary. Section 3512 (c) and (d) of Title 31 of the United States Code (commonly known as the Federal Managers? Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA)) requires the Comptroller General to issue standards for internal control in the federal government.
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means. Subcommittee on Human Resources
Publisher :
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 16,43 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
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Author : Sigurd R. Nilsen (au)
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 12,21 MB
Release : 2006-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781422307175