Gov. Tim Walz creates new state fraud investigation unit, proposes tougher criminal penalties
Fed up with fraudsters bilking government programs, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday created a new state fraud investigations unit via executive order and proposed legislative measures aimed at stopping the theft of public funds.
Tougher penalties, AI technology at center of Gov. Tim Walz plan to combat fraud
Gov. Tim Walz rolled out a proposal and signed an executive order to step up efforts to combat fraud in government programs. Some of it would require legislative action.
Walz signs executive order to create a state fraud investigation unit
Gov. Tim Walz signed a new executive order Friday in an effort to try and prevent fraud involving state government funds. It was accompanied by a package of proposals for the Legislature to consider to combat fraud and detect it earlier.
Gov. Walz proposes stiffer penalties, using AI to fight fraud in Minnesota programs
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday signed an executive order and proposed legislation to catch and stop the theft of public money from safety net programs — many intended to help children, low-income residents and the elderly — after numerous audits,
Walz creates centralized state fraud investigations unit following multiple scandals
Along with the new unit, the governor announced a new legislative package to create better fraud detection and tighter controls, which critics say comes too late.
Gov. Tim Walz announces legislative package targeting state fraud
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz will announce a new legislative package Friday targeting fraud in Minnesota.
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Walz signs executive order, proposes legislative package to address fraud in public programs
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Walz creates new office within BCA to combat fraud
The Governor also announced a new legislative package to prevent, detect, investigate, and penalize fraud in state programs.
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Flags ordered to fly at half-staff
Photo by Fritz Busch Gov. Tim Walz ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings until sunset on Jan. 29 to honor the life and legacy of former President ...