Dear neighbors,
Like many of you, I have been disgusted by the fraud against our state, which has wasted taxpayer dollars and stolen from people who desperately need services. Here’s an update on our plans to fight fraud and ensure the integrity of Minnesota’s public programs.
First, let me be clear: I firmly believe in a strong social safety net backed by the state. It’s a core tenet of good governance. To deliver on this promise, state agencies overseeing these programs must operate with transparency, accountability, and efficiency. We can fight fraud while giving the safety net the strengthening it deserves.
For the last five years, several of our agencies – particularly the Department of Human Services (DHS) – have struggled with ensuring state funds are going towards their intended use. This, compounded by a decades-long trend toward outsourcing programs and program oversight to…
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