Kokua Line: How much was lost to unemployment fraud in Hawaii?

Question: Nationwide, about $163 billion of $872 billion in federal unemployment benefits were improperly paid, due to fraud and other reasons, according to news reports. The improper payment rate of nearly 19% shows the national picture. What was the improper payment rate in Hawaii for federal unemployment dollars? I am among those whose identity was stolen to fraudulently claim unemployment benefits funded by the federal government (taxpayers!) and I believe this issue deserves a lot more coverage!

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