Benefits fraud detection system studies
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157912-30912028 |
| Submitted | Jan. 29, 2024 |
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From: Todd Feathers
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request records related to ID verification and unemployment fraud detection tools used by the department.
In an Unemployment Insurance Program Letter published in November 2023 (UIPL No. 1-24), the U.S. Department of Labor provided the following instructions to state agencies responsible for unemployment benefits:
"When a state notices that individuals are unable to verify their ID through web-based or selfservice means, or the state flags individuals as suspicious with automated cross-matching or data analytics activities, states must generate and retain documentation of these instances. States are also required to investigate the flags and make appropriate determinations so that eligible claimants are able to access UI benefits without undue barriers or delay. The state UI agency should then analyze the data to determine if the state’s ID proofing system, fraud detection and prevention solutions, cross-matching and data analytic parameters, or service provider(s) correctly identified fraud or incorrectly flagged claimants. In line with their nondiscrimination obligations under 29 CFR §38.51, states should conduct statistical or other quantifiable data analyses to determine whether their fraud detection systems are disproportionately flagging certain groups."
I request:
1) All contracts the department has entered into since Jan. 1, 2020 for the provision of unemployment fraud detection tools. This includes identity verification tools and data analytics services such as risk-scoring and fraud-scoring algorithms.
2) All analyses of the accuracy of the department's fraud detection tools, as requested by the Department of Labor in UIPL No. 1-24. This should include analyses conducted by the department or provided to the department by the vendor or a third pary since Jan. 1, 2020.
3) All analyses of whether the department's fraud detection tools disproportionately flag certain groups, as requested by the Department of Labor in UIPL No. 1-24. This should include analyses conducted by the department or provided to the department by the vendor or a third pary since Jan. 1, 2020.
I ask that all fees be waived as I am a journalist and intend to used the requested records to publish articles in the public interest and not for any commercial purpose.
If you choose to impose fees, I request a detailed breakdown of the fees, including the hourly wage of each employee involved and an explanation of the employee hours required to fulfill the request.
If you choose to reject this request or redact portions of responsive documents, I ask that you provide a detailed breakdown of the statutory exemptions and associated case law underlying your decision to withhold each/any portions from public review.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Todd Feathers
From: Michigan Department Of Labor And Economic Opportunity
Good afternoon Mr. Feathers,
Please find attached the Unemployment Insurance Agency(UIA) response to your Freedom of Information Act(FOIA) request. Dated January 29, 2024 received by UIA on January 30, 2024. Thank you.
Ivory Bennett
FOIA Coordinator - Unemployment Insurance
3024 W. Grand Blvd.| Suite 12-100 | Detroit, MI 48202
Fax: 313-456-2733
Email: TIA-FOIA-UI@michigan.gov
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From: Michigan Department Of Labor And Economic Opportunity
Good morning Mr. Feathers,
Please find attached the Unemployment Insurance Agency(UIA) follow-up response to your Freedom of Information Act(FOIA) request dated January 29, 2024, received by UIA on January 30, 2024.
Ivory Bennett
FOIA Coordinator - Unemployment Insurance
3024 W. Grand Blvd.| Suite 12-100 | Detroit, MI 48202
Fax: 313-456-2733
Email: TIA-FOIA-UI@michigan.gov
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From: Michigan Department Of Labor And Economic Opportunity
Good evening, Mr. Feathers.
Are you available for a quick call on Friday regarding our response to your recent FoIA request to the Michigan UIA?
Nick Assendelft
Communications Manager
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
(517) 388-3135 (cell) | (313) 456-1945 (desk)
AssendelftN@Michigan.gov<mailto:AssendelftN@Michigan.gov>
Michigan.gov/UIA<https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-94422_97241---,00.html>
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From: Michigan Department Of Labor And Economic Opportunity
Good afternoon,
Please find attached the Department's supplemental response to its February 20, 2024 reply to your FOIA request, dated January 29, 2024.
Ivory Bennett
FOIA Coordinator - Unemployment Insurance
3024 W. Grand Blvd.| Suite 12-100 | Detroit, MI 48202
Fax: 313-456-2733
Email: TIA-FOIA-UI@michigan.gov
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From: Michigan Department Of Labor And Economic Opportunity
Good afternoon,
Please find attached the Department's supplemental revised response, which includes one additional reference document concerning DeLoitte, which we want to share with you. Thank you.
Ivory Bennett
FOIA Coordinator - Unemployment Insurance
3024 W. Grand Blvd.| Suite 12-100 | Detroit, MI 48202
Fax: 313-456-2733
Email: TIA-FOIA-UI@michigan.gov<mailto:TIA-FOIA-UI@michigan.gov>
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From: Michigan Department Of Labor And Economic Opportunity
TIA-FOIA-UI would like to recall the message, " FOIA - Muckrock News".
From: Michigan Department Of Labor And Economic Opportunity
TIA-FOIA-UI would like to recall the message, " FOIA - Muckrock News".
From: Michigan Department Of Labor And Economic Opportunity
Good afternoon, Mr. Feathers.
In addition to the supplemental response provided yesterday (a copy attached), the following link is to a press release<https://www.michigan.gov/leo/news/2021/12/29/gov-whitmer-solidifies-anti-fraud-measures-to-protect-unemployed-workers> related to a second report by Deloitte, issued in December 2021.
Thanks so much.
Ivory Bennett
FOIA Coordinator - Unemployment Insurance
3024 W. Grand Blvd.| Suite 12-100 | Detroit, MI 48202
Fax: 313-456-2733
Email: TIA-FOIA-UI@michigan.gov<mailto:TIA-FOIA-UI@michigan.gov>
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From: Michigan Department Of Labor And Economic Opportunity
Good afternoon Mr. Feathers,
Please find attached the Unemployment Insurance Agency(UIA) follow-up response to your Freedom of Information Act(FOIA) request dated February 28, 2024, received by UIA on February 29, 2024.
Ivory Bennett
FOIA Coordinator - Unemployment Insurance
3024 W. Grand Blvd.| Suite 12-100 | Detroit, MI 48202
Fax: 313-456-2733
Email: TIA-FOIA-UI@michigan.gov<mailto:TIA-FOIA-UI@michigan.gov>
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From: Michigan Department Of Labor And Economic Opportunity
Good evening, Mr. Feathers,
Please find attached the Unemployment Insurance Agency(UIA) response to your Freedom of Information Act(FOIA) request dated February 28, 2024, received by UIA on February 29, 2024.
Ivory Bennett
FOIA Coordinator - Unemployment Insurance
3024 W. Grand Blvd.| Suite 12-100 | Detroit, MI 48202
Fax: 313-456-2733
Email: TIA-FOIA-UI@michigan.gov<mailto:TIA-FOIA-UI@michigan.gov>
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LEGAL NOTICE: This e-mail is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s), and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or duplication of this email is expressly prohibited. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately, delete the e-mail from your computer, and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. Your receipt of this message is not intended to waive any applicable legal privilege, and does not constitute an electronic signature or provide consent to contract electronically.
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From: Michigan Department Of Labor And Economic Opportunity
Good evening, Mr. Feathers,
Please find attached the Unemployment Insurance Agency(UIA) response to your Freedom of Information Act(FOIA) request dated February 28, 2024, received by UIA on February 29, 2024.
Ivory Bennett
FOIA Coordinator - Unemployment Insurance
3024 W. Grand Blvd.| Suite 12-100 | Detroit, MI 48202
Fax: 313-456-2733
Email: TIA-FOIA-UI@michigan.gov<mailto:TIA-FOIA-UI@michigan.gov>
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LEGAL NOTICE: This e-mail is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s), and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or duplication of this email is expressly prohibited. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately, delete the e-mail from your computer, and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. Your receipt of this message is not intended to waive any applicable legal privilege, and does not constitute an electronic signature or provide consent to contract electronically.
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From: Michigan Department Of Labor And Economic Opportunity
TIA-FOIA-UI would like to recall the message, "FOIA - Muckrock News_Todd Feathers".
From: Michigan Department Of Labor And Economic Opportunity
Good evening, Mr. Feathers,
Please find attached the Unemployment Insurance Agency(UIA) response to your Freedom of Information Act(FOIA) request dated February 28, 2024, received by UIA on February 29, 2024.
Ivory Bennett
FOIA Coordinator - Unemployment Insurance
3024 W. Grand Blvd.| Suite 12-100 | Detroit, MI 48202
Fax: 313-456-2733
Email: TIA-FOIA-UI@michigan.gov<mailto:TIA-FOIA-UI@michigan.gov>
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LEGAL NOTICE: This e-mail is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s), and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or duplication of this email is expressly prohibited. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately, delete the e-mail from your computer, and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. Your receipt of this message is not intended to waive any applicable legal privilege, and does not constitute an electronic signature or provide consent to contract electronically.
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