MN HF2370

State agency heads may withhold payments to any program participant when there is a credible allegation of fraud under investigation, with "fraud" defined as intentional acts to obtain property or money through deception, including theft, perjury, and forgery

Written notice must be sent to the program participant within 5 days of withholding, explaining the reasons, temporary nature of the action, conditions for termination, and the right to submit written evidence

Payment withholding must end when the agency head determines insufficient evidence exists or when related legal proceedings conclude, and the action is not subject to administrative appeal

Data related to fraud allegations and withheld payments is classified as confidential during the withholding period, becoming public after the withholding ends (except complainant identity remains private)

State agencies may share confidential fraud-related data with federal, state, or local government agencies and law enforcement to prevent fraud or aid investigations