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
By Dana Ferguson People who attempt to rip off state dollars aimed at helping children or people with disabilities would face stiffer penalties, under a multi-pronged proposal that Gov. Tim Walz rolled out on Friday ahead of a legislative session where the issue is sure to be a focus.
Walz signs executive order to create a state fraud investigation unit
Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday that he would sign a new executive order to try and prevent fraud, according to a press release.
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 expected to sign executive order Friday to create a state fraud investigation unit
According to his office, the goal of the order is to create a state fraud investigation unit in an effort to better detect, investigate and punish people who commit fraud of state programs.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signs executive order establishing state agency to detect fraud and financial crimes
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order on Friday establishing a centralized state agency to detect fraud and ...