US EditionMinnesota Gov. Walz unveils new fraud prevention program, tapping former BCA leader as director
Tim O'Malley, a former FBI agent and BCA superintendent, will lead Minnesota's new statewide fraud prevention program partnering with WayPoint to protect taxpayer dollars.
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a new fraud prevention program to address a growing fraud scandal, claiming that the state's generosity has been exploited.
- Tim Walz declared, "If you commit fraud in Minnesota, you will be caught and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
- James O'Malley highlighted the widespread issue of fraud, stating, "It erodes trust and must be addressed head on."
- Speaker Lisa Demuth criticized Walz's efforts, claiming he is adding a new layer of bureaucracy.
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Minnesota Gov. Walz unveils new statewide fraud prevention program
(CBS, KYMA) - Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) unveiled a new statewide fraud prevention program Friday in the state's latest effort to crack down in the wake of the Feeding Our Future scandal. Governor Walz named Tim O'Malley as the new director of program integrity. O'Malley is a former superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, appointed by former Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-Minn.), and was previously appointed by Walz as a chief judge …
Minnesota Gov. Walz unveils new fraud prevention program, tapping former BCA leader as director
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday unveiled a new statewide fraud prevention program in the state's latest effort to crack down in the wake of the Feeding Our Future scandal — a scheme that siphoned away $250 million in taxpayer funds meant for hungry children.
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