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Unemployment Insurance Payment Accuracy Datasets
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2024 Improper Payments 1-Year Data (7/1/2023 – 06/30/2024) Yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program are reported to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as required by the Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA). National UI improper payment data includes improper payment rate estimates, dollar amounts, and root causes, and is available at www.paymentaccuracy.gov. This file contains state-level improper payment rate estimates, dollar amounts, and root causes by state.
2024 Improper Payments 3-Year Average Data (7/1/2021 – 06/30/2024) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the 3-year period ending June 30, 2024. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes 3-year state-level improper payment rate estimates, dollar amounts, and root causes by state.
12-Month Data (4/1/2023-3/31/2024) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2024. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state UI system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2023 Calendar Year Data (01/01/2023–12/31/2023) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Calendar Year ending December 31, 2023. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2023 Fiscal Year Data (10/1/2022 – 09/30/2023) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2023. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2023 Improper Payments 1-Year Data (7/1/2022 – 06/30/2023) Yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program are reported to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as required by the Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA). National UI improper payment data includes improper payment rate estimates, dollar amounts, and root causes, and is available at www.paymentaccuracy.gov. This file contains state-level improper payment rate estimates, dollar amounts, and root causes by state.
2023 Improper Payments 3-Year Average Data (7/1/2020 – 06/30/2023) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the 3-year period ending June 30, 2023. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes 3-year state-level improper payment rate estimates, dollar amounts, and root causes by state.
12-Month Data (4/1/2022-3/31/2023) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI)program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2023. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2022 Calendar Year Data (01/01/2022–12/31/2022) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Calendar Year ending December 31, 2022. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2022 Fiscal Year Data (10/1/2021 – 09/30/2022) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2022. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2022 Improper Payments 1-Year Data (7/1/2021 – 06/30/2022) Yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program are reported to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as required by the Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA). National UI improper payment data includes improper payment rate estimates, dollar amounts, and root causes, and is available at www.paymentaccuracy.gov. This file contains state-level improper payment rate estimates, dollar amounts, and root causes by state.
2022 Improper Payments 3-Year Average Data (7/1/2019 – 06/30/2022) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the 3-year period ending June 30, 2022. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI)system. Data includes 3-year state-level improper payment rate estimates, dollar amounts, and root causes by state.
12-Month Data (4/1/2021 – 03/31/2022) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2022. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2021 Calendar Year Data (01/01/2021–12/31/2021) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Calendar Year ending December 31, 2021. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2021 Fiscal Year Data (10/1/2020 – 09/30/2021) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2021. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI)system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2021 Improper Payments 1-Year Data (7/1/2020 – 06/30/2021) Yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2021 Improper Payments 3-Year Average Data (7/1/2018 – 06/30/2021) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program compiled yearly and reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
12-Month Data (4/1/2020 – 03/31/2021) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2021. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2020 Calendar Year Data (01/01/2020 – 12/31/2020) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Calendar Year ending December 31, 2020. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2020 Fiscal Year Data (10/1/2019 – 09/30/2020) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2020. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2020 Improper Payments 1-Year Data (7/1/2019 – 06/30/2020) Yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2020 Improper Payments 3-Year Average Data (7/1/2017 – 06/30/2020) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program compiled yearly and reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
12-Month Data (4/1/2019 – 03/31/2020) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2020. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2019 Calendar Year data (01/01/2019 – 12/31/2019) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Calendar Year ending December 31, 2019. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2019 Fiscal Year Data (10/1/2018 – 09/30/2019) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2019. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2019 IPIA 1-Year Data (7/1/2018 – 06/30/2019) Yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2019 IPIA 3-Year Average Data (7/1/2016 – 06/30/2019) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program compiled yearly and reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
12-Month Data (4/1/2018 – 03/31/2019) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2019. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2018 Calendar Year Data (1/1/2018 – 12/31/2018) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Calendar Year ending December 31, 2018. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2018 Fiscal Year Data (10/1/2017 – 09/30/2018) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2018. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2018 IPIA 1-Year Data (7/1/2017 – 06/30/2018) Yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2018 IPIA 3-Year Average Data (7/1/2015 – 06/30/2018) Compiled yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
12-Month Data (4/1/2017 – 03/31/2018) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2018. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2017 Calendar Year Data (1/1/2017 – 12/31/2017) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Calendar Year ending December 31, 2017. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2017 Fiscal Year Data (10/1/2016 – 09/30/2017) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2016. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2017 IPIA 1-Year Data (7/1/2016 – 06/30/2017) Yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2017 IPIA 3-Year Average Data (7/1/2014 – 06/30/2017) Compiled yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
12-Month Data (4/1/2016 – 03/31/2017) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2017. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2016 Calendar Year Data (1/1/2016 – 12/31/2016) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Calendar Year ending December 31, 2016. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2016 Fiscal Year Data (10/1/2015 – 09/30/2016) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2016. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2016 IPIA 1-Year Data (7/1/2015 – 06/30/2016) Yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2016 IPIA 3-Year Average Data (7/1/2013 – 06/30/2016) Compiled yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
12-Month Data (4/1/2015 – 03/31/2016) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2016. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2015 Calendar Year Data (1/1/2015 – 12/31/2015) Calendar Year improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root causes by state.
2015 Fiscal Year Data (10/1/2014 – 09/30/2015) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2015. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2015 IPIA 1-Year Data (7/1/2014 – 06/30/2015) Yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2015 IPIA 3-Year Average Data (7/1/2012 – 06/30/2015) Compiled yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
12-Month Data (4/1/2014 – 03/31/2015) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2015. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2014 Calendar Year Data (1/1/2014 – 12/31/2014) Calendar Year improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root causes by state.
2014 Fiscal Year Data (10/1/2013 – 09/30/2014) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2014. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2014 IPIA 1-Year Data (7/1/2013 – 06/30/2014) Calendar Year improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2014 IPIA 3-Year Average Data (7/1/2011 – 06/30/2014) Compiled yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
12-Month Data (4/1/2013 – 03/31/2014) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2014. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2013 Calendar Year Data (1/1/2013 – 12/31/2013) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Calendar Year ending December 31, 2013. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2013 Fiscal Year Data (10/1/2012 – 09/30/2013) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2013. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2013 IPIA 1-Year Data (7/1/2012 – 06/30/2013) Yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
12-Month Data (4/1/2012 – 03/31/2013) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2013. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2012 Calendar Year Data (1/1/2012 – 12/31/2012) Calendar Year improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root causes by state.
2012 Fiscal Year Data (10/1/2011 – 09/30/2012) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2012. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2012 IPIA 1-Year Data (7/1/2011 – 06/30/2012) Calendar Year improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2012 IPIA 3-Year Average Data (7/1/2009 – 06/30/2012) Compiled yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
12-Month Data (4/1/2011 – 03/31/2012) Improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2012. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2011 Calendar Year Data (1/1/2011 – 12/31/2011) Calendar Year improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program derived from the Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program. BAM is a quality control statistical survey used to identify errors and support corrective action in the state unemployment insurance (UI) system. Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2011 IPIA 3-Year Average Data (7/1/2008 – 06/30/2011) Compiled yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2011 IPIA 1-Year Data (7/1/2010 – 06/30/2011) Yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2010 IPIA 1-Year Data (7/1/2009 – 06/30/2010) Yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.
2009 IPIA 1-Year Data (7/1/2008 – 06/30/2009) Yearly improper payment data for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program reported to the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA). Data includes improper payment percentages, total dollar amounts, and root cause by state.