Heintzeman Responds to Alleged Housing Stabilization Fraud: "We Deserve Better"
St. Paul, MN – In response to the latest reports of fraud in Minnesota’s state-funded Housing Stabilization Program, State Representative Josh Heintzeman released the following statement:
“Minnesotans work hard and expect their tax dollars to be used wisely. Instead, we’re rapidly approaching $1 billion in confirmed fraud across state programs while taxes continue to rise. That’s not just frustrating, it’s unacceptable.”
Heintzeman has consistently joined his Republican colleagues in sounding the alarm over widespread fraud and the lack of meaningful oversight.
“For far too long, fraud has been treated like a footnote instead of the crisis it is. It’s no wonder people feel they aren’t seeing a return on their investment in state government when so much of it is being funneled into the pockets of criminals.”
Heintzeman also pointed to the human cost of inaction.
“The worst part is that it’s often our most vulnerable neighbors, the elderly, disabled, and those working hard to stay on their feet, who lose out on critical services. When fraud takes over, it’s those who need help the most who pay the steepest price.”
He closed with a call for lasting reform:
“We need stronger oversight, tighter enforcement, and a serious commitment to ending this epidemic of fraud. We were able to make real strides during last session, but there is clearly a lot more work that needs to be done, and I'm determined to see it through.”
Rep. Josh Heintzeman serves as the Republican Chair of the House Environmental Finance and Policy Committee and has long championed government accountability and the restoration of trust in public institutions.
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