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^{Published on 2024-12-04 14:09:38 - Brian Stokes, N@N}

Facing $20B debt and $2B yearly shortfalls, California's unemployment system needs an overhaul concludes a new state report.

The article from Fox News discusses the dire state of California's unemployment benefits system, which is currently facing significant challenges. According to a report by the California Policy Center, the state's Employment Development Department (EDD) has been plagued by inefficiencies and fraud, leading to a situation where California owes approximately $20 billion to the federal government due to loans taken to cover unemployment benefits. The system has been criticized for its inability to effectively manage claims, resulting in delays and errors in payments to eligible recipients. Moreover, the EDD has been a target for fraudulent claims, with estimates suggesting that billions of dollars might have been paid out fraudulently. This has not only strained the state's finances but also highlighted systemic issues in oversight and management, prompting calls for a comprehensive overhaul of the unemployment benefits system in California.

Read the Full Fox News Article at:
[ https://www.foxnews.com/politics/californias-unemployment-benefits-system-broken-20b-owed-feds-loan-debt-report ]

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