Claim Audits: BAM - WorkForce West Virginia

The Benefit Accuracy Measurement (BAM) Program is a management information system that helps State and Federal Agencies control fraud and abuse in the Unemployment Insurance program. This tool provides valid information on the rates, types, and causes of unemployment insurance benefit overpayments and underpayments. The benefits of this program lead to better detection, prevention, and elimination of improper payments.Each week throughout the year, a sample of both paid and denied unemployment claims are randomly selected for review. Each selected claim is reviewed to determine if the payment or denial of benefits was correct.Failure to respond to a BAM audit in its entirety can lead to an interruption of unemployment benefits until a response is received by the BAM program.Claimant FAQWhat does the BAM audit entail?The BAM audit consists of a review of:Employer records.Agency actions and records.Claimant statements.Eligibility for benefits.Separation verification.Work search review. H...