The vice president continues to guide the federal effort to address fraud nationwide.
The Department of Labor and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have announced a partnership under the leadership of Vice President JD Vance. The formation of this partnership aligned with President Donald Trump’s “Establishing the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud” executive order. The agencies seek to close loopholes and hold those who have exploited federal programs accountable.
Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling said, “Unemployment-insurance systems nationwide face significant financial and performance failures. For too long, these problems have gone unchallenged. That ends now. The Department of Labor is working alongside OIG agents to investigate potential fraud and misuse. Our mission is clear: Restore accountability and safeguard workers and taxpayers.”
Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito said, “We’re taking a proactive approach by working directly with the strike teams deployed by the department’s Employment and Training Administration – providing data and analytical capabilities and support, placing investigators at the front lines where the threat begins.”
The department listed California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania as having the most fraud issues regarding unemployment benefits. The department estimated that, in the 2025 fiscal year, those states provided over $2.6 billion in “improper” unemployment benefits.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Inspector General D’Esposito as he oversees reviews of state and federal unemployment benefit programs for fraudulent activity.
- For Acting Secretary Sonderling to be led by the Lord as he heads the Labor Department and efforts to prevent fraud.
Sources: Department of Labor
