Michigan lawmakers press agency head on efforts to address fraudulent unemployment claims

House Republicans demand answers after Gretchen Whitmer admin seeks repayments of $2.7 billion from 350,000 Michiganders

The Michigan House Oversight Committee on Tuesday demanded answers from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity on unemployment overpayments during the pandemic. Lawmakers heard testimony from department head Susan Corbin, who they repeatedly pressed for answers on key decisions during the pandemic, from the design of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance application, to the handling of overpayments, to internal oversight failures. Rep. …

Michigan lawmakers press agency head on efforts to address fraudulent unemployment claims

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Director Susan Corbin. March 17, 2026 | ScreenshotMembers of the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday questioned the head of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity on the agency’s efforts to support Michigan workers, many of which centered on the Unemployment Insurance Agency. Following a presentation, members of the committee inquired about several areas of the department’…