The U.S. Department of Labor reported that Minnesota overpaid approximately $434 million in unemployment benefits from July 2020 to June 2023, primarily due to errors made by claimants and employers. This overpayment represents about 9.91% of total payments, positioning Minnesota among states with the lowest overpayment rates nationally. House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth criticized the state's management of funds, linking this overpayment to systemic issues within state programs, including the Feeding Our Future fraud case. In comparison, Wisconsin reported $333 million in overpayments during the same period, although its rate was lower than many other states experiencing overpayments exceeding 20%. Despite the significant amounts, Minnesota's recovery efforts have recouped approximately $77 million of the overpaid funds. Overall, the findings highlight challenges in unemployment insurance management during the pandemic while emphasizing that many states faced even higher rates of overpayments.