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Feds Warn Minnesota: $185M Funding at Risk Over Child Care Records

1/23/2026

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warns Minnesota it may owe over $185 million in federal funding for failing to provide child care center records, with a March 16 deadline.
The warning follows a viral video of closed centers and allegations of $9 billion in taxpayer fraud since 2018, including Somali-run facilities.
HHS plans inspections to assess Minnesota's compliance and fraud prevention measures.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warns Minnesota it may owe over $185 million in federal funding for failing to provide child care center records, with a March 16 deadline.
The warning follows a viral video of closed centers and allegations of $9 billion in taxpayer fraud since 2018, including Somali-run facilities.
HHS plans inspections to assess Minnesota's compliance and fraud prevention measures.