Officials say the results have raised enough red flags that the random checks should continue to protect the program from fraud. The audit was completed last week. It was the first time in the 18-year history of the dividend program that the state conducted a random check of applicants. Two investigators were hired to check the applications. Of the 700 applications checked, about 15 or 20 were questionable and needed further review.
Officials say that adds up to about three thousand questionable applications a year.
Lakes Amy Hartley Three lakes on Fort Greely will be re-stocked with game fish for next year by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. But before re-stocking can happen the fish currently residing in the lakes will have to be removed. A large portion of the fish were removed and re-located but the remaining fish will be killed off with a commonly used chemical. Rotenone is a common pesticide used to kill fish. It's used extensively throughout the country and later this month it will be used in 3 lakes on Fort Greely, near Delta Junction.