Income Security | Simon&Co., LLC https://mjsimonandcompany.com/issues/income-security/ Experts in Health and Human Services Policy, Appropriations, & Budget Strategies Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:29:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://mjsimonandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Simon-Co-icon-32x32.png Income Security | Simon&Co., LLC https://mjsimonandcompany.com/issues/income-security/ 32 32 Unemployment Insurance Improper Payment Basics, Including Latest Policy Developments https://mjsimonandcompany.com/income-security/unemployment-insurance-improper-payment-basics-including-latest-policy-developments/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:29:51 +0000 https://mjsimonandcompany.com/?p=2398 The Unemployment Insurance (UI) program improper payment rate is any claims payment that should not have been made, or in an incorrect amount, including any payment to an ineligible claimant, and consists of all overpayments minus underpayments across states. improper payment is not synonymous with fraud but includes it. On June 17, Acting Secretary of …

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]]> The Unemployment Insurance (UI) program improper payment rate is any claims payment that should not have been made, or in an incorrect amount, including any payment to an ineligible claimant, and consists of all overpayments minus underpayments across states. improper payment is not synonymous with fraud but includes it.

On June 17, Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling issued formal letters to the governors of all states and territories demanding immediate action to combat fraud, waste and abuse in the UI program. The DOL announced in the letters that it intends to crack down on fraud and end mismanagement, improper payments, and “corruption” (presumably meaning fraud) within the program. The department further signaled its intention to use available enforcement tools, including, for the first time, withholding administrative funds from states to ensure compliance. Please see the full analysis below.

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]]> CAMI Publishes Updated Report on the Results of UI Staffing Flexibility https://mjsimonandcompany.com/income-security/unemployment-insurance/cami-publishes-updated-report-on-the-results-of-ui-staffing-flexibility/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:18:21 +0000 https://mjsimonandcompany.com/?p=1471 The Center for Accountability, Modernization and Innovation (CAMI) has published an updated report from Simon&Co. urging the enactment of permanent staffing flexibility, at states’ option, during surges in unemployment insurance (UI) claimants. These flexibilities were provided in Section 2106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act – also known as the CARES Act …

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]]> The Center for Accountability, Modernization and Innovation (CAMI) has published an updated report from Simon&Co. urging the enactment of permanent staffing flexibility, at states’ option, during surges in unemployment insurance (UI) claimants. These flexibilities were provided in Section 2106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act – also known as the CARES Act – which was enacted on March 18, 2020.

This past December, CAMI published Simon&Co. research on the early results from states that used the flexibilities to hire contractors in order to support overwhelmed UI programs. Published as two reports, the surveys detail some of the specific work of the contractors as well as the accomplishments in terms of improved service to UI claimants.

The two December reports may be viewed here:

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]]> Fact Sheet on Technology Modernization Fund Appropriations and Approved Projects https://mjsimonandcompany.com/income-security/administrative-modernization/fact-sheet-on-technology-modernization-fund-appropriations-and-approved-projects/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:16:02 +0000 https://mjsimonandcompany.com/?p=1458 The post Fact Sheet on Technology Modernization Fund Appropriations and Approved Projects appeared first on Simon&Co., LLC.

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