Fraud Control Talks Back in Play at Minnesota Capitol

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(By Mike Moen. Minnesota News Connection) – Minnesota’s new legislative session is underway, and lawmakers are expected to take a fresh look at fraud prevention efforts following high-profile cases.

Fraudsters posing as phony service providers have plagued Minnesota’s social safety net programs. Either through legislative action or executive orders, the state has made moves to prevent future taxpayer dollars from being stolen. But there are calls for additional solutions that have support from legislators in both parties.

Mark Haveman, executive director of the nonpartisan Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence, suggested it’s worth monitoring how recent efforts play out – but agrees policymakers shouldn’t stop looking.