Department Of Human Services | Audacy

State Office of the Legislative Auditor reveals widespread issues in how DHS oversaw behavioral health grants "Frankly, in the 27+ years I've been with OLA, I have never seen this before"

January 7, 2026
Department of Human Services updating how auditing going for 14 programs considered at high-risk for Medicaid fraud Deputy Commissioner John Connolly says they fall within 14 specific programs deemed high-risk for fraud

December 29, 2025
Gov. Walz orders a third party audit on the billing practices of 14 Medicaid services deemed high risk for fraud

October 29, 2025
Governor issues executive order directing state agencies to step up their efforts in fighting fraud Order comes same day as House Fraud Prevention Committee hearing on more fraud within DHS

September 17, 2025
How will Minnesota's issues with fraud impact 2026 elections? The latest issue discovered in the Housing Stabilization Services program may force it to shutdown completely

August 4, 2025
Citing fraud allegations, Minnesota Dept. of Human Services says it's looking to terminate Housing Stabilization Services

August 1, 2025
Minnesota officials sound alarm over Trump Administration cuts to Medicaid "The loss in coverage within Medicaid will contribute to more uncompensated care for providers and raise costs"

July 28, 2025
Trump administration opens investigation into Minnesota agency's affirmative action policy The state Department of Human Services said in a statement that it “follows all state and federal hiring laws”

July 11, 2025
Lawmakers call for the MN Department of Human Services to be broken up

September 21, 2022
Legislative Auditor: 'Troubling dysfunction' led to $29 million in DHS overpayments

October 29, 2019