Four years before Steve Gray took over the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, he exposed a false fraud scandal that rocked state government and prompted reforms. Now, some lawmakers are calling for his ouster as he tries to fix a system crushed by record jobless claims amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Unemployment fraud tools harming Detroiters lawfully seeking benefits during coronavirus pandemic
The state is overwhelmed by the staggering number of unemployment claims and its system used to determine fraudulent claims from sincere ones is inefficient. Detroiters, who lawfully should have access to these funds, are stuck in financial limbo as bills continue to stack up.