Michigan lawmakers press agency head on efforts to address fraudulent unemployment claims

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 455

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Members of the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday questioned the head of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity on the agency’s efforts to support Michigan workers, many of which centered on the Unemployment Insurance Agency.

Following a presentation, members of the committee inquired about several areas of the department’s operations, with multiple members focusing their questions on $8.5 billion in fraudulent claims during the COVID-19 Pandemic uncovered through a third-party audit.

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