A recent Gongwer report highlighted ODJFS’ proposal to impose a new fee on businesses to fund what the agency notes as a long-overdue upgrade of the state’s unemployment benefits IT system.

While business groups acknowledge the need for modernization, they also emphasize the importance of addressing the long-standing solvency issues of the Unemployment Trust Fund. The OMA will analyze and discuss this proposal at the Feb. 20 Tax and Finance Committee meeting. 2/7/2025