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Fraud Investigation Leads to $104M Loss in Housing Program

8/2/2025

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Amid a federal fraud investigation, Minnesota's Department of Human Services is set to dismantle the Housing Stabilization Services program. Temporary Commissioner Shireen Gandhi revealed staggering taxpayer losses, skyrocketing from $2.5 million to a shocking $104 million. While Governor Tim Walz backs the move, Republicans are vocal about the slow response to the crisis.

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Amid a federal fraud investigation, Minnesota's Department of Human Services is set to dismantle the Housing Stabilization Services program. Temporary Commissioner Shireen Gandhi revealed staggering taxpayer losses, skyrocketing from $2.5 million to a shocking $104 million. While Governor Tim Walz backs the move, Republicans are vocal about the slow response to the crisis.