DECEMBER FRAUD HEARINGLast month, the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee reviewed two programs with health and human services agencies: assisted living facilities and adult day services. In the hearing, we exposed a pattern of fraud that we have seen in other programs, such as Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) or Autism Centers. Despite promises of reform, DHS seems not to have noticed obvious red flags – including continuing to give state tax dollars to someone who has been indicted for money laundering in the Feeding our Future Scandal. Our committee will continue to expose fraud, hold agencies accountable and provide a safe place for whistleblowers to report fraud. As a reminder, last session my bill to expand whistleblower protection to include reporting to legislators and law enforcement passed with strong bipartisan support. Whistleblowers had previously been either ignored or retaliated against, so we ensured they have alternative avenues to report their concerns that will protect their identities. We are already working on the hearing schedule for the Fraud Prevention & State Oversight Committee next year. Although we have made significant progress, there is still much work to do to protect taxpayers and vulnerable Minnesotans who need services. Here’s a clip from the hearing: https://x.com/i/status/2002395625191542827 Here’s my statement regarding the false allegations that we are withholding whistleblower information:  |