Arizonans continue to have unemployment funds impacted by fraud
As Arizona's Department of Economic Security tackles fraudulent claims, real residents' accounts are impacted.
As Arizona's Department of Economic Security tackles fraudulent claims, real residents' accounts are impacted.
DES cracking down on fraud, but some Valley residents are still concerned
When identity thieves flooded Arizona's unemployment system, it led to a lot of problems and money lost, but the state says it's made big strides in cracking down on criminals.
When identity thieves flooded Arizona's unemployment system, it led to a lot of problems and money lost, but the state says it's made big strides in cracking down on criminals.
$300 weekly unemployment benefit comes to an end - here's what it means for Arizona families
The $300 additional weekly jobless payments have come to an end in Arizona - and residents across the state are starting to feel the consequences.
The $300 additional weekly jobless payments have come to an end in Arizona - and residents across the state are starting to feel the consequences.
Weekly, additional $300 in Arizona unemployment could end as soon as Sept. 14
If a new bill is not passed and federal funds do run out by Sept. 14, unemployed Arizonans will only receive the state benefit of $243 a week.
If a new bill is not passed and federal funds do run out by Sept. 14, unemployed Arizonans will only receive the state benefit of $243 a week.
Arizona resident finally receives unemployment benefits after 90 days of waiting
For thousands of Arizonans on the unemployment backlog, time is running out for them to get their finances figured out before the increased $300 payments end. One man's account was finally accepted days after an interview with FOX 10.
For thousands of Arizonans on the unemployment backlog, time is running out for them to get their finances figured out before the increased $300 payments end. One man's account was finally accepted days after an interview with FOX 10.
Arizona woman facing eviction after losing her job, husband in the past year
The $300 of extra money people were receiving for unemployment could be running out soon and thousands of Arizonans are struggling. FOX 10's Matt Galka is in Casa Grande where the situation is getting dire for one woman.
The $300 of extra money people were receiving for unemployment could be running out soon and thousands of Arizonans are struggling. FOX 10's Matt Galka is in Casa Grande where the situation is getting dire for one woman.
Arizona DES director says extra $300 unemployment pay to end soon
Department of Economic Security Director Michael Wisehart said Arizonans getting the extra pay on top of the regular $240 per week unemployment benefit for the past month will get that cash this week and possibly next - but it may not last any longer.
Department of Economic Security Director Michael Wisehart said Arizonans getting the extra pay on top of the regular $240 per week unemployment benefit for the past month will get that cash this week and possibly next - but it may not last any longer.
DES: Thousands more unemployment claims flagged as 'potential fraud' have accounts reinstated
At least 5,000 more unemployment accounts in Arizona were flagged as fraudulent and have now been reinstated, allowing for benefits to post to accounts.
At least 5,000 more unemployment accounts in Arizona were flagged as fraudulent and have now been reinstated, allowing for benefits to post to accounts.
Arizona Dept. of Economic Security tackling backlog of more than 26,000 unemployment claims
FOX 10's Steve Nielsen spoke with the director of the Arizona Dept. of Economic Security on their plans to tackle their massive backlog of unemployment claims.
FOX 10's Steve Nielsen spoke with the director of the Arizona Dept. of Economic Security on their plans to tackle their massive backlog of unemployment claims.
Arizona DES director talks unemployment claims, fraudulent cases
Director of Arizona's Department of Economic Security (DES), Michael Wisehart, elaborates on fraud in the unemployment system and weekly payouts.
Director of Arizona's Department of Economic Security (DES), Michael Wisehart, elaborates on fraud in the unemployment system and weekly payouts.
Retired state official paid $95,000 to run Arizona Department of Economic Security for 75 days
Arizona official Tom Betlach ran the agency from March 20 through June 3 - and was paid almost $95,000 to do it.
Arizona official Tom Betlach ran the agency from March 20 through June 3 - and was paid almost $95,000 to do it.
Unemployment benefits: How long will it take to disburse the funds after Trump's executive order?
As Congress squabbled over increasing unemployment benefits, President Trump signed an executive order, increasing it by $400 -- but it's being met with skepticism and questions over how long it might take to disburse those funds. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
As Congress squabbled over increasing unemployment benefits, President Trump signed an executive order, increasing it by $400 -- but it's being met with skepticism and questions over how long it might take to disburse those funds. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
As the extra $600 unemployment benefit ends, Arizonans still have issues getting regular payments
The Department of Economic Security is under scrutiny from the very people it serves, the unemployed, as payments haven't been sent to them or payments suddenly stopped.
The Department of Economic Security is under scrutiny from the very people it serves, the unemployed, as payments haven't been sent to them or payments suddenly stopped.
Weekly $600 unemployment comes to an end: here's how it affects Arizona
FOX 10's Steve Nielsen speaks with a Valley family to see what the end of the weekly unemployment benefit could mean to the average Arizona family looking for a job.
FOX 10's Steve Nielsen speaks with a Valley family to see what the end of the weekly unemployment benefit could mean to the average Arizona family looking for a job.
Arizona leaders say the unemployment fund could run out by the end of 2020
By November, Arizona leaders say the unemployment fund will run out. Typically a fund of $700 million is considered to be healthy, but at this point, it's paying out $40 million a week.
By November, Arizona leaders say the unemployment fund will run out. Typically a fund of $700 million is considered to be healthy, but at this point, it's paying out $40 million a week.
Unemployment fraud in the DES system impacts those with real accounts
Arizona's Department of Economic Security says fraudulent unemployment claims are up during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the department tries to work through the claims, some real accounts are being impacted.
Arizona's Department of Economic Security says fraudulent unemployment claims are up during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the department tries to work through the claims, some real accounts are being impacted.
Latest DES woes meant missed unemployment checks, closed accounts for some Arizonans who are out of a job
DES officials and people unemployed are speaking out after recent troubles at the agency led to missed checks or unemployment accounts that were closed completely.
DES officials and people unemployed are speaking out after recent troubles at the agency led to missed checks or unemployment accounts that were closed completely.
DES confirms accounts of some unemployment recipients emptied
The Department of Economic Security confirmed multiple unemployment claimants had their accounts stripped of thousands of dollars.
The Department of Economic Security confirmed multiple unemployment claimants had their accounts stripped of thousands of dollars.
DES officials: "tens of thousands" could be affected by unemployment filing scam
When FOX 10 first reported on the scam, dozens of people were believed to have been victimized.
When FOX 10 first reported on the scam, dozens of people were believed to have been victimized.
Arizona Department of Economic Security audit required every 10 years, it's been 15
By law, Arizona's Department of Economic Security is required to undergo a complete audit every 10 years. It's been 15, the department says. Issues the department has have been highlighted while trying to fulfill unemployment requests during the coronavirus pandemic.
By law, Arizona's Department of Economic Security is required to undergo a complete audit every 10 years. It's been 15, the department says. Issues the department has have been highlighted while trying to fulfill unemployment requests during the coronavirus pandemic.