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Fraud Scandal Rocks Minnesota's $425M Human Services Grants

1/7/2026

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The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor found failures in the Department of Human Services Behavioral Health Administration grant program, including fraud in grants over $425 million.
Republican leaders criticized the findings and called for accountability and a full overhaul.
Federal scrutiny intensified as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services began auditing Minnesota's Medicaid programs over fraud concerns.
Governor Tim Walz announced he would not seek re-election amid scandals.

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The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor found failures in the Department of Human Services Behavioral Health Administration grant program, including fraud in grants over $425 million.
Republican leaders criticized the findings and called for accountability and a full overhaul.
Federal scrutiny intensified as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services began auditing Minnesota's Medicaid programs over fraud concerns.
Governor Tim Walz announced he would not seek re-election amid scandals.