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Stanton tells committee DEW recovered UI debt and expanded placements
Summary
DEW Director Cheryl Stanton told the Labor, Commerce and Industry committee that the agency has paid off federal unemployment insurance debt, holds a $590 million trust balance as of April 30, and placed hundreds of thousands into work amid efforts to modernize systems and expand training partnerships.
Cheryl Stanton, director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, defended her four-year record before the joint Labor, Commerce and Industry committee, saying the agency has moved from crisis to stability while expanding workforce services. "we have a reserve as of April 30 of over $590,000,000 in the trust fund balance," Stanton said, noting improved benefit timeliness and work-placement outcomes.
Stanton credited staff and partners for results, including changes to program structure and local partnerships. She said DEW has shifted from focusing only on benefits to a broader workforce strategy that includes regional sector initiatives, employer-aligned training and apprenticeship grants. Committee members probed staffing, turnover and oversight but did not take formal action during the review.
