# Alaska's SNAP Errors Cost Millions | Anchorage News

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-07-03T00:30:20+00:00
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Alaska’s SNAP program continues to lead the nation in payment errors for the fourth straight year, with 23% of recipients receiving incorrect benefits—more than double the national average. Despite a slight improvement from prior years, the state’s outdated systems, manual processes, and staffing shortages are to blame. Major IT upgrades and process overhauls are slated for completion by 2028. The state has already paid millions in federal fines, and a new law could saddle Alaska with nearly $40 million in liability for benefit costs—though a temporary exemption applies due to its persistent error rate. Still, Alaska’s share of SNAP’s administrative costs is rising by $11 million annually as federal funding for operations shrinks. The USDA stresses these errors aren’t fraud, but fixing them will take time and effort. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ed9050d6c15d3268

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