Each week, unemployment benefit accounts are randomly selected for audit. These accounts are thoroughly examined to detect payment errors or fraud. The information gathered enables the Department of Employment and Economic Development to check the accuracy of the Unemployment Insurance program and to see how the program can be improved. The audit specialists verify work search, base period wages, reason for job separation, school attendance, work and earnings, and anything else that affects eligibility for benefits during the benefit year. If your account is selected, you will meet with an audit specialist to review your case in detail.

In addition to these random audits, unemployment accounts are also routinely screened to ensure that you report gross earnings in full, for each week requested. Earnings for work in employment or self-employment must be reported. Should you fail to report gross earnings in full, you will have to repay benefits you received. You may be penalized for fraud.