California’s Employment Department Listed as ‘High Risk’ by State Auditor After Losing $20 Billion to Fraud

California’s employment department, which provides job services and unemployment aid, has been listed as a “high-risk” agency by the state auditor—after losing $20 billion to fraudulent unemployment claims.

People walk past the California Employment Development Department (EDD) in Sacramento, Calif., on April 18, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

California’s employment department, which provides job services and unemployment aid to thousands of Californians each year, has been listed as a “high-risk” agency, according to a state audit released on Aug. 24.

The state auditor is required by law to present a report to the governor and state legislative leaders identifying and addressing high-risk statewide issues and agencies.