Walz removes top Minnesota official on eve of ‘gauntlet’ hearing over fraud scandal
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz removed Shireen Gandhi as commissioner of the Department of Human Services amid a growing scandal over hundreds of millions in alleged fraud. Gandhi was set to face a contentious confirmation hearing one day after her removal. The fraud reportedly involved inflated or fake claims in social services programs, including housing and childcare.
- ▪Shireen Gandhi was removed as commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services one day before a high-pressure confirmation hearing.
- ▪Under Gandhi's leadership, the Housing Stabilization Services program grew from an expected $3 million to over $100 million in payouts in 2024, with most deemed fraudulent.
- ▪A state auditor alleged that the agency fabricated or backdated documents related to the fraud scandals.
- ▪Federal officials have scrutinized the misuse of funds tied to Minnesota's Somali community in Minneapolis.
- ▪Gandhi admitted the agency did not act quickly enough to stop the fraud in the Housing Stabilization Services program.
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Minnesota Fraud Exposed Walz removes top Minnesota official on eve of ‘gauntlet’ hearing over fraud scandal Shireen Gandhi was set to face what local reports described as a 'gauntlet' confirmation hearing over the scandal By Charles Creitz Fox News Published May 5, 2026 12:05pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Walz ridiculed for taking credit for Minnesota fraud investigation Minnesota senate candidate Michele Tafoya discusses Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., skipping a hearing on alleged fraud and criticizes his handling of the issue on ‘The Story.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Minnesota Gov.
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