Anoka Times

House Republicans have issued a statement expressing concern over recent findings related to Medicaid billing in Minnesota. According to the statement, the Walz Administration has recently identified 14 programs considered high risk for Medicaid fraud.

“It is shocking to learn that the Walz Administration has only now identified 14 programs as high risk for Medicaid fraud. Minnesotans have watched scandal after scandal unfold under Governor Walz, but the fact that there are more than a dozen programs under suspicion proves that Walz’s fraud crisis is far worse, and far more widespread, than anyone was led to believe by the administration," the statement said.

The statement also emphasizes the importance of independent audits in detecting and preventing fraudulent activities within state-run programs. "Independent audits are essential to uncovering and stopping fraud in Minnesota, and while it’s encouraging to see another tool being utilized to combat the explosion of fraud on Walz’s watch, we still must pass legislation next session to create a Legislative Office of the Inspector General to deliver real accountability and transparency in state government."

No further details about specific programs or proposed legislative measures were provided in this announcement.