Labor Department audit uncovers millions in unremitted funds
Bruce Thompson
From staff reports
ATLANTA — Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson will hold a news conference on Thursday on the front steps of the Georgia State Capitol Building in Atlanta to discuss some $105 million in unremitted funds that began accumulating in Fiscal Year 2014 under the leadership of former Labor Commissioner Mark Butler.
The news conference is scheduled for 9 a.m.
Thompson and his staff recently concluded an internal audit that uncovered $105,170,128.20 in unremitted funds. As required by law, Thompson authorized the full transfer of these funds to the Georgia Department of Treasury on Aug. 3.
This discovery comes as Thompson continues investigating GDOL’s fraud and unemployment insurance system vulnerabilities. At the news conference, Thompson will address inquiries and provide further information regarding the investigation into these uncovered funds. The Labor commissioner said the news conference further underscores his commitment to improving transparency and accountability within the department.
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