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News Release
Fraud Prevention Committee Could Be a Game-Changer for Minnesota Taxpayers
ST. PAUL, MN – Today, Representative Kristin Robbins, R-Maple Grove, expressed her disappointment over the inability of the Minnesota House to hold the first-ever hearing on the rampant fraud that has plagued Governor Walz's administration, despite its devastating impact on hardworking Minnesotans. The hearing, scheduled by the newly formed Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee, would have marked the first time the Minnesota House of Representatives formally addressed the massive fraud issues that have come to light in recent years. Unfortunately, a Supreme Court ruling on the eve of the meeting effectively shut down this critical discussion.
“This was a missed opportunity to shine a light on years of fraud and neglect,” said Robbins. “Minnesota families deserve transparency, accountability, and a government they can trust to protect their hard-earned dollars. The Fraud Prevention Committee was ready to get to work, but this decision halts our efforts to bring answers and solutions to the people of Minnesota.”
The committee had planned to examine several significant cases, including the Feeding Our Future scandal, CCAP fraud, and provider overpayments. These issues represent a pattern of mismanagement and lack of oversight, costing Minnesota taxpayers an estimated $550 million—and likely much more.
“This is not about politics; it’s about integrity and stewardship,” Robbins continued. “The state’s failure to act sooner, combined with a refusal to even discuss these issues, has left Minnesotans vulnerable to future fraud. We cannot continue to bury our heads in the sand. We will not stop fighting for transparency and solutions. Minnesota taxpayers deserve better, and I am committed to ensuring they get it.”
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