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Oregon Employment Department outlines 150‑day review; paid leave has paid $1.4B to 160,000 Oregonians
Summary
Oregon Employment Department Director Andrew Stolfi told the committee a governor-requested 150‑day strategic review will recommend improvements to customer service and WorkSource programs; deputy director Karen Hummelbaugh reported paid‑leave payments exceeding $1.4 billion to about 160,000 claimants and a trust reserve of roughly seven months.
The Oregon Employment Department told the Senate Interim Committee on Labor and Business on Sept. 30 that a governor‑requested 150‑day strategic review will deliver prioritized recommendations to improve customer service, stabilize the Frances tax-and-benefits system and strengthen workforce programs.
"By November, we'll deliver a report to Governor Kotak with clear, actionable, and prioritized recommendations to improve customer service and strengthen Oregon's workforce development mission," Director Andrew Stolfi said.
Stolfi said the review will focus on stabilizing Frances online, improving call-wait times and claims processing for Paid Leave Oregon and unemployment…
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