This Week on At Issue, Tom Hauser takes a deep dive into what the Minnesota Legislature is doing to stop fraud in Minnesota.
A bill to create a fraud-fighting inspector general has passed the Minnesota House. The bill now moves to the state Senate, where it’s expected to pass.
Hauser and the KSTP Political team also catch up with the House Fraud Committee as the group approaches its final meeting.
These stories and more on At Issue.
This involves defrauding the state or using government systems to steal from individuals.
- Tax Identity Theft: A criminal uses your ID and income details to file a tax return in your name and claim a refund before you do.
- Grant/Benefit Fraud: Falsely claiming unemployment, disability, or social grants that the perpetrator is not entitled to.