SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL- St. Paul) released the following statement after Governor Walz put significant additional safeguards in place to stop fraud before it happens:
“Governor Walz’s decisive actions today to further crack down on fraud shows he is not just talking about fraud, he is acting to stop it before it happens. Fraud schemes are more sophisticated and organized than ever, and the third-party audit announced today will provide enhanced tools for Minnesota to tackle fraud.” said Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy. “New leadership at the Department of Human Services, using policy tools created by legislative Democrats is uncovering and stopping fraud. The continued leadership of Senator Heather Gustafson to establish an independent office of Inspector General will strengthen the work to prevent, detect, and halt theft in important programs serving vulnerable Minnesotans.”
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