PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An audit from the Secretary of State has found Oregon’s unemployment insurance system experienced many problems during the pandemic, delaying payments to thousands of workers who lost jobs. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports Secretary of State Shemia Fagan said Wednesday in a statement with the report that it helps explain why Oregon’s unemployment insurance program failed when it was needed most and identifies actions the Employment Department can take to make sure help is available in the future. The audit highlights known breakdowns including the Employment Department’s antiquated and inflexible computer system. Department Acting Director David Gerstenfeld says he agrees with all the auditors’ findings and said fixes are underway.
Audit outlines state agency pandemic unemployment failures
