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Minnesota lawmakers are already working on the fraud crisis in week two of the legislative session.
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Minnesota Dept. of Human Services Commissioner appealing a federal decision to withhold $2 billion in funding Medicaid

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The state Office of the Legislative Auditor revealed Tuesday it found widespread issues in how DHS oversaw behavioral health grants.
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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"
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First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson describes a sprawling fraud investigation involving state-run programs in Minnesota at a news conference Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Minneapolis.
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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
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered a third party audit on the billing practices of 14 Medicaid services that are deemed to be "high risk" for fraud in Minnesota.
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Gov. Walz orders a third party audit on the billing practices of 14 Medicaid services deemed high risk for fraud

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The House Fraud Prevention Committee held a hearing Wednesday on more fraud within the Minnesota Department of Human Services, where officials ignored multiple warning signs according to recent reports.
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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
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Work continues in St. Paul to terminate the Housing Stabilization Services program. This comes after federal authorities continue investigating fraud that is connected to the program.
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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
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Citing allegations of widespread fraud, the Minnesota Department of Human Services announcing late Friday that it's looking to terminate Housing Stabilization Services.
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Citing fraud allegations, Minnesota Dept. of Human Services says it's looking to terminate Housing Stabilization Services

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A new analysis from the Minnesota Department of Human Services shows as many as 140,000 residents will lose their health coverage due to federal Medicaid cuts.
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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"
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U.S. President Donald Trump (R) listens as Attorney General Pam Bondi (2nd R) speaks during a Cabinet Meeting at the White House on July 08, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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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”
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The dome of the Minnesota State Capitol, rises in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Lawmakers call for the MN Department of Human Services to be broken up

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Legislative Auditor: 'Troubling dysfunction' led to $29 million in DHS overpayments

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DHS Commissioner resigns days after two other top officials step down

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