An email sent to the wrong address was to blame for the delay in benefits payments last week.
Treasury Minister Alf Cannan spoke out about the issue at today's Tynwald sitting following an emergency question by Speaker of the House of Keys - Juan Watterson.
He said the 13 people who didn't receive payments were given £100 of emergency support.
The Treasury Minister also said work was being taken to ensure something similar won't happen again.
Douglas Council goes electric
Douglas Council's added seven new electric vans to its fleet.
Southern residents now invited to give views on 20mph zones
Residents from the south of the Island are now being asked to give feedback about plans for proposed 20mph zones.
Manxnet email users warned about scam as service becomes paid-for
Manxnet email users are being warned not to fall for a scam as they prepare to start paying for the service.
Over 100 claims for damage to government property
The Department of Infrastructure's claimed money for damage to government property a total of 112 times over the past five years.
MHK demands U-turn on MiCards
An MHK is demanding the government holds back plans to phase out MiCards for benefits and pensions payments.
No sailings to Liverpool this weekend due to terminal works
The Steam Packet Company says work on the new ferry terminal in Liverpool means vessels will instead sail to Heysham this weekend.
Passport and immigration public counters to be shut tomorrow
The government says its public passport, immigration and nationality counters will be shut tomorrow.
Police appealing to public after street fight
The police are appealing for witnesses after a fight which broke out in Douglas last week.
