Drazkowski: State’s fraud problem is out of control
Minnesota’s fraud crisis continues to get worse, and Democrats and Gov. Tim Walz are allowing it happen.
Federal prosecutors now estimate that fraud in state programs could exceed $1 billion. It’s not hyperbole; it’s a comment straight from the U.S. Attorney for Minnesota. His office has already prosecuted half a billion dollars in fraud, and the cases and investigations keep piling up. These are taxpayer dollars that should have gone to help the vulnerable or provide relief for working Minnesotans who need it.
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