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MN Fraud Prevention: Lawmakers Agree to Push for Stricter Vetting
Minnesota Senate DFL proposes new anti-fraud measures including a statewide Office of Inspector General and bans on cryptocurrency kiosks and contracts for fraud convictions.
- On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Senate DFL caucus unveiled an anti-fraud package in response to high-profile fraud in Minnesota, advancing fraud-fighting momentum.
- An auditor's review found a decades-old error in fraud definition that may limit DHS's ability to suspend payments during kickback probes, while Shireen Gandhi said DHS has pushed to change this definition since 2019.
- Tighter oversight includes higher standards for providers, more audits, and unannounced site visits, said Rep. Isaac Schultz, .
- The Office of Inspector General proposal faces a hurdle as the House debates whether it should have law enforcement powers, with Sen. Heather Gustafson arguing they are needed for independence.
- Among the new pitches are banning cryptocurrency kiosks, a one-year post-employment ban for lawmakers, creating theft of public funds, and a permanent ban on state contracts for fraud convictions, with supporters saying these improve vetting and accountability to protect resources for people in need.
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Senate DFL proposes anti-fraud measures
ST. PAUL — The Senate DFL announced its anti-fraud package on Tuesday, March 17, featuring a few new proposals for tackling the high-profile issue. Their proposals include well-known measures like establishing an independent statewide Office of Inspector General (OIG), which passed the Senate 60-7 last year. The caucus also threw in some new pitches, such as banning cryptocurrency kiosks, implementing a one-year ban on lawmakers working with ent…
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