Since its creation in 1938, Kentucky unemployment insurance was available for up to 26 weeks — or half a year.

Brooks-Beard said she's been left hanging since July and the number she was given won't connect her with anyone.

State Auditor Mike Harmon presented the results of his investigation to the Unemployment Insurance Reform Task Force which was formed by the legislature to recommend changes.

Experts believe the trend of rising unemployment numbers in 59 of Kentucky's counties is attributed to the amount of people still taking advantage of unemployment benefits.

Experts found that the unemployment rate went down because fewer people in Kentucky are taking part in the labor force.

A spokesperson for Gov. Eric Holcomb's office said the state is working to comply with the judge's decision and get back into the program.

The extended unemployment benefits end on June 19.

"It's as if Kentucky and Gov. Beshear can do whatever he wants or whatever they want," Rob Mitchum said.

At least 19 state workers lied to collect unemployment benefits, essentially stealing more than $54,000 from the state and federal governments, according to a report by the state inspector general obtained by the Lexington Herald-Leader.