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MA H3123

Relative to assessing the costs of unemployment fraud


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition of Marcus S. Vaughn that the State Auditor conduct a comprehensive audit of the Department of Unemployment Assistance to determine the level of unemployment fraud during the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill requires the State Auditor to conduct a comprehensive audit of the Department of Unemployment Assistance to determine the level of unemployment fraud that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The audit will review the department's policies and procedures for preventing and addressing fraud, the costs to the state and taxpayers due to fraud, and provide recommendations for improving the department's policies to prevent future fraud. The Auditor is required to publish a report of its findings by December 31, 2021.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4675 (on 06/10/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3123
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3123.pdf
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