Walz administration ignored fraud warnings as billions vanished, House oversight report alleges
A Republican-led congressional oversight report alleges that the Walz administration in Minnesota failed to act on warnings about fraud in the state's social services programs, allowing hundreds of millions of dollars in confirmed or alleged losses. The report claims that senior officials, including Governor Tim Walz, were aware of potential fraud but failed to take action, allowing payments to continue to high-risk entities. The committee's findings have led to calls for a full review of Minnesota's social services programs for vulnerabilities to fraud.
- ▪The Walz administration allegedly ignored fraud warnings, allowing hundreds of millions of dollars in confirmed or alleged losses.
- ▪Minnesota is estimated to have lost $300 million in stolen federal nutrition funds intended to feed hungry children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ▪As much as $9 billion in Medicaid billing may have been fraudulent, according to a federal prosecutor.
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Politics Walz administration ignored fraud warnings as billions vanished, House oversight report alleges Comer sent a letter to JD Vance urging full review of Minnesota's social services programs for vulnerabilities to fraud By Adam Pack Fox News Published June 8, 2026 4:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump administration ramps up nationwide fraud crackdown American Frontier Strategies founder Mehek Cooke details the Trump administration's crackdown on widespread fraud, highlighting the $42 million alleged scheme in Ohio, on ‘Fox Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Republican-led congressional oversight report alleges that senior Minnesota officials, including Gov.
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