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Minnesota DHS Faces Scrutiny Over Hotline Complaints

12/13/2025

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5 EYEWITNESS NEWS filed a public records request with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) for tips and complaints to its Program Integrity Oversight hotline.
The data cover January 2022 through February 2024.
Issues include a full voicemail box preventing tip submissions.
DHS pursues over $7,700 in repayments for services not rendered in a review that could lead to criminal charges.

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Story summary

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS filed a public records request with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) for tips and complaints to its Program Integrity Oversight hotline.
The data cover January 2022 through February 2024.
Issues include a full voicemail box preventing tip submissions.
DHS pursues over $7,700 in repayments for services not rendered in a review that could lead to criminal charges.