(a) The Secretary interprets section 303(a)(1), SSA, to require that
a State law provide for such methods of administration as will
reasonably ensure the prompt and full payment of unemployment benefits
to eligible claimants, and collection and handling of income for the
State unemployment fund (particularly taxes and reimbursements), with
the greatest accuracy feasible.
(b) The Secretary interprets sections 303(a)(1) and 303(a)(6), SSA,
to authorize the Department of Labor to prescribe standard definitions,
methods and procedures, and reporting requirements for the QC program
and to ensure accuracy and verification of QC findings.
(c) The Secretary interprets section 303(b)(2), SSA to require that,
in the administration of a State law, there shall be substantial
compliance with the provisions required by sections 303(a) (1) and (6).
Further, conformity of the State law with those requirements is required
by section 303(a) and Sec. 601.5(a) of this chapter.
(d) To satisfy the requirements of sections 303(a) (1) and (6), a
State law must contain a provision requiring, or which is construed to
require, the establishment and maintenance of a QC program in accordance
with the requirements of this part. The establishment and maintenance of
such a QC program in accordance with this part shall not require any
change in State law concerning authority to undertake redeterminations
of claims or liabilities or the finality of any determination,
redetermination or decision.
