Social Insurance Department

Unemployment Insurance Program provides job and unemployment insurance services for residents of the state of Kentucky. It offers short-term benefits for individuals who are temporarily or permanently unemployed. The program provides temporary income replacement and maintenance for unemployed workers. Unemployment Insurance Program also specializes in referral and legal assistance services. The program is operated by Kentucky s Office of Employment and Training, which is a part of the Department for Workforce Investment. In addition, it organizes several events that include seminars, job fairs and training sessions. The Office of Employment and Training maintains a location in Frankfort, Ky.

The Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions performs the supervision of the financial services industry and chartering, licensing and registering processes for various financial institutions, securities firms and professionals in Frankfort, Ky. It serves state-chartered banks and credit unions; savings and loan associations; trust, mortgage, and consumer and industrial loan companies. The Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions conducts examinations on state-regulated financial industries through its division of financial institutions and securities. It also provides educational materials to protect consumers from financial fraud. The office has an examination agreement with the National Credit Union Administration, which maximizes the examination process and reduces regulatory burden by allowing joint or alternating examinations.