New York state sent out inflation refund checks to dead people, according to a new report from News10NBC.

Valerie Liles told the local station that she received a $200 check from New York this month for her father, Richard Dusing, who died in May

“I just never expected they would send a check to someone who’s been deceased for, what was it, 6-7 months?” Liles said.

Why It Matters

New York sent out inflation refund checks in an attempt to help residents navigate increasing prices, with payments of up to $400 mailed out to eligible New Yorkers.

However, some dead people were included in the list, causing widespread confusion.

What To Know

The inflation rebate checks New York issued are up to $200 in value for single state tax filers and $400 for joint filers, based on income repor

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