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Extension ID: 17829_1 Date Submitted: 12/16/2020
Current EP Expiration Date: 09/30/2020
Extension Length: 6 months, two 3 month extensions
Extension Expiration Date: 12/31/2020
Estimated Amount: 3433359.21
Change in Circumstances: Service was planned initially for three months; however due to the increase of Unemployment Claims the service needs to continue
Justification for Extension: Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Unemployment Compensation claims continues to grow.  The need for additional call center staffing services are still needed to assist telephone and electronic inquiries and
claims processing for individuals receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
PUA)
Result, if not Approved: Unemployment Claims will not be processed timely which will result untimely benefit payments to Commonwealth citizen who are unemployed.
 
Approval Status: Disapproved    12/17/2020
Comments: Must submit a new EP request due to EP expired on 09/30/20