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GOP leaders demand investigation into Department of Labor embezzlement scandal


Republican members of the Delaware General Assembly are calling for a legislative investigation into a case of embezzlement at the Department of Labor. A former Delaware state employee was found to have stolen over $180,000 from the state’s unemployment trust fund in 2023. While this incident was only made public recently, some members of the General Assembly claim it was the first time they had heard of the embezzlement. In response to this, the Delaware Coalition for Open Government filed a request for an investigation into the failure by state officials responsible for reporting the embezzlement. Senate Republicans have agreed with this request, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in government.

The State Auditor revealed that the Delaware Unemployment Compensation Fund could not be audited due to outdated accounting systems and high volumes of federal money during the pandemic. However, the Department of Labor and Department of Finance claimed that they had notified relevant agencies as soon as the theft was discovered, despite some members of the General Assembly stating they were not informed until recently. Republican leaders are urging Democratic leadership to take immediate action on this issue, fearing that delays in addressing the situation could hinder potential ramifications. If the General Assembly determines that legislative action is necessary, a special session may need to be called to address the matter. House Democratic leadership has stated that they may consider calling a Joint Labor Committee hearing to review the findings and ask questions once they receive the promised report.

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