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Out-dated processes slowed unemployment to those who needed it when pandemic began
North Carolina's unemployment benefits office failed to distribute quickly enough $438 million in initial payments to displaced workers in 2020 and early 2021, state auditors said Monday while scrutinizing the agency's work during the pandemic. The audit in part blamed the claims process and poor monitoring for the delays.
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North Carolina's unemployment benefits office failed to distribute quickly enough $438 million in initial payments to displaced workers in 2020 and early 2021, state auditors said Monday while scrutinizing the agency's work during the pandemic. The audit in part blamed the claims process and poor monitoring for the delays.
Reporter : Travis FainPosted 2022-03-14T17:55:21-0400 - Updated 2022-03-14T17:55:21-0400