Lawmakers question Walz administration over rollout of fraud audit program

By: Alyssa Chen

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: February 2, 2026

Words: 743

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Gov. Tim Walz’s administration, which is trying to rein in a fraud crisis in Minnesota safety net programs while also managing an incendiary conflict with the White House, is about to face new scrutiny from another quarter: The Legislature, which convenes for the first time in eight months on Feb. 17.

Lawmakers previewed some of their concerns at recent committee hearings, where lawmakers of both parties questioned the Walz administration’s rollout of a fraud audit …

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