Minnesota Lawmakers Demand Audit Amid $1B Medicaid Fraud

Minnesota is facing outrage over an estimated $1 billion in fraud within state-run programs, especially those operated by the Department of Human Services, including Medicaid and Housing Stabilization Services. Recent FBI raids and federal investigations have exposed widespread overbilling and fraudulent claims, with Feeding Our Future cited as the largest pandemic-era fraud. Republican lawmakers, led by Rep. Kristin Robbins, have called for a federal audit, criticizing years of mismanagement and insufficient oversight, as well as the reassignment or promotion of responsible staff. Taxpayers and affected citizens are demanding transparency and reforms. State officials, including Gov. Tim Walz, assert that measures are being taken to address the issue. The push for an independent federal audit highlights the urgent need for systemic changes to prevent future fraud and restore public trust.