If you are selected for BAM, you must participate
The Benefit Accuracy Measurement program prevents unemployment benefit errors and fraud. The program randomly selects people who file for unemployment benefits and audits their accounts. These audits examine:
- Your payroll record from your former employer
- Your work search efforts
- All actions taken by the Department of Labor for your claim
If you are selected, you must participate. You will:
- Receive a detailed questionnaire from the Department of Labor's Benefit Accuracy Measurement unit
- Complete and return the questionnaire
- Provide the unit with any other information they request
If you don't reply you may be denied weekly benefits and be forced to repay any benefits you have already received.