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WelcomeFounded in 1996, On Point Technology has grown steadily to become the largest independent solution provider dedicated to state workforce agencies. Funds Still Available to Improve UI SystemsWith advanced fraud detection and ad hoc reporting capabilities, Barts and Aware are essential tools in your organization's effort to follow new legislative safeguard strategies outlined in the Bush Administration's latest UI Integrity initiative (PDF, 104 KB). More than 40 states still have Reed Act funds available to improve their UI systems and join the nationwide initiative to strengthen UI integrity. On Point ProductsOn Point Technology is the only company that develops software exclusively for state workforce agencies. Our product line includes Barts and Aware. For improved fraud detection of individual fraud and enhanced case management, states choose Barts. For sophisticated ad hoc workforce reporting and detection of organized fraud, states choose Aware. Coming Next IssueLook for our feature on how your organization can capitalize on extra government funding now available for investments in unemployment insurance software. www.onpointtech.com |
Welcome to the April 11, 2005 issue of the On Point Technology newsletter. Our goal is to keep you up-to-date on the latest unemployment insurance news and developments at On Point Technology.In this issue:
Arkansas Goes Live with BARTSIn 2003, the Arkansas Employment Security Department (AESD) was looking for unemployment insurance fraud detection and management software, and On Point Technology was the only vendor providing a packaged software product to meet its needs. On Point Technology worked with Jessie Cain, Benefit Payment Control Manager, and her staff to configure Barts to comply with Arkansas unemployment insurance law, policy and precedent. In December 2004, AESD went live with Barts, and since then has run a weekly cross match of unemployment insurance benefits against the Arkansas new hire registry and streamlined the adjudication of received tips and leads. These are two of the many strategies available in Barts that enhance AESD's ability to meet its BAM goals for overpayment detection and recovery.
NASWA Forum a Huge SuccessOn Point Technology recently exhibited at the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) 2005 Winter Policy Forum, held February 28 through March 2 in Washington D.C. at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. With more than 200 participants in attendance, On Point Technology representatives Michael Lorsbach, Michael Marshman and Bob Yokavonus demonstrated the company's software products - Aware, Barts and Webs - to staff members from 35 states, many of whom came back to see the demo more than once. US Department of Labor officials were especially enthusiastic about the software demo, which highlighted 19 one-click audits in Aware, and kept sending state representatives to see the demos. With the crowd standing three deep at times, even a false fire alarm that emptied the hotel couldn't deter interest in On Point Technology's impressive software suite. Also at the conference, Workforce Reporter made its debut as a separate module; the crowd responded positively and quickly realized potential additional uses for the module in areas such as service distribution, resource administration, labor market information and quality control. The successful exhibition of current software options generated interest in future On Point Technology developments, as many people asked when unemployment insurance tax audits would be available.
Industry NewsLabor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Says UI and Pension Reforms Will Help Workers - President Bush's FY 2006 Budget request provides $2.6 billion in discretionary funding for the United States Department of Labor for state grants to enhance unemployment insurance administration. This request also includes a $30 million increase for states to address the serious issue of identity theft. Read the ETA's Strengthening Unemployment Insurance Integrity press release that further details the Bush administration's initiative (PDF, 104 KB). If you plan to pursue funding for Barts and/or Aware and need information or materials, contact Bob Yokavonus at 908-526-0426 or via e-mail at robert.yokavonus@onpointtech.com Are there any new developments in the detection and management of UI fraud that you would like to share? Let us know.
Did You Know?Telephone and Web-based claims have made life easier for claimants and for UI program administration. Unfortunately, crooks have also benefited from the new era of “faceless” claims processing. To combat fraud, Aware offers 19 built-in fraud analysis tools and allows for ad hoc reporting that enables you to conduct analyses on the fly without bothering your IT department. You can create, save and run your own custom individual audits. Did you know that Aware can analyze your phone records to track inbound calls to your toll-free processing telephone number in order to detect organized fraud patterns, such as several claims originating from a single calling number? To learn more about this and other audits based on real life experience and best practices from other states, call Bob Yokavonus at 908-526-0426.
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