Wisconsin lawmakers are ready to assess blame over the issues slowing the process of getting unemployment benefit checks to people who are out of work.
Republicans say it’s poor leadership from a Democratic governor – Democrats blame Republican reforms or unwillingness to take action.
Auditors and leaders at the Department of Workforce Development were on the hot seat at a legislative committee hearing Wednesday.
Auditors say changes are needed in the adjudication process.
Tens of thousands of applicants have had to wait five weeks or more before they find out if they qualify.
Leaders at D-W-D says they’ve been dealing essentially with four years of claims during a period of just nine months.
