# NY audits find billions in unverified Medicaid, improper unemployment payments

New York audits uncovered billions of dollars in unverified Medicaid payments and improper unemployment benefit payments. The findings raise concerns about oversight and controls over taxpayer-funded programs. State agencies may face pressure to improve verification and recover improper payments.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/new-york-medicaid-unemployment-audits-billions-unverified-payments) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:12:30 GMT