Skip to Main Content

Business Report: Fraudulent unemployment payments

Report found more than 140,000 NJ residents received payments they shouldn't have

09/27/2022

NJ Spotlight News

Business Report: Fraudulent unemployment payments

Clip: 9/27/2022 | 3m 6sVideo has Closed Captions

Report found more than 140,000 NJ residents received payments they shouldn't have

The federal government is tallying up fraudulent pandemic-related payments. A report from the Department of Homeland Security inspector general found that in New Jersey, $245 million in fraudulent payments were made under a supplemental program created to bolster unemployment benefits.

09/27/2022

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

NJ Spotlight News is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS

Fiona relief efforts on the ground in Puerto Rico and in NJ

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/27/2022 | 3m 52s | Former NJ resident shares cellphone footage of Hurricane Fiona’s wrath (3m 52s)

Florio’s legacy: Protected Pinelands, Superfund law

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/27/2022 | 4m 51s | ‘A true environmentalist—not only in his heart,’ but in his actions (4m 51s)

Key ruling on school segregation case still pending

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/27/2022 | 4m 34s | A study found NJ’s schools are some of the most segregated in the country (4m 34s)

Lawmakers want task force to deal with pop-up parties

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/27/2022 | 1m 19s | Two people were killed at a pop-up car rally in Wildwood (1m 19s)

With six weeks to Election Day, your voting options

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/27/2022 | 4m 13s | Contest in 7th Congressional District is the most anticipated (4m 13s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

NJ Spotlight News is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?