MN HF4456

Individuals performing services for independent contractors or vendors who have access to federal tax information must undergo background checks as required by IRS Publication 1075 and Internal Revenue Code section 6103.

Requesting agencies (Department of Revenue, Department of Employment and Economic Development, Department of Human Services, MNsure board, Office of MN.IT Services, and counties) must require fingerprints for national criminal history record information checks from employees, contractors, vendors, and any individuals authorized to access federal tax information.

Individuals subject to background checks must provide fingerprints and a written statement of understanding to the requesting agency, which submits them with processing fees to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension superintendent.

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension must conduct state and national criminal history searches, compile results, and provide them to the requesting agency.

All data collected under this section is classified as private data on individuals and cannot be further disseminated by requesting agencies.