The majority of DEW’s budget is funded through federal sources.The U.S. Department of Labor allocates funds from the Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) to the states to pay for administrative and operational costs. Employer-paid state unemployment taxes pay for state unemployment benefits.

We work to promote and support an effective, customer-driven workforce system that facilitates financial stability and economic prosperity for employers, individuals and communities. We want to be viewed as an efficient, transparent, customer-friendly partner in providing quality workforce solutions.