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MN HF2743
Bill
Status
3/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sydney Jordan
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AI Summary
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Expands the Department of Education's Office of the Inspector General authority to investigate fraud, theft, waste, and abuse in education programs, with access to all relevant records from program participants regardless of data classification
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Classifies investigative data as confidential or protected nonpublic until submitted to court or the investigation concludes, with limited exceptions for law enforcement and legal proceedings
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Establishes detailed definitions of "fraud," "theft," "waste," and "abuse," including specific acts like submitting false information, failing to maintain records, and seeking funds after being excluded from programs
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Creates formal procedures for sanctions, including written notice within 7 business days, 30-day appeal window through contested case hearings, and authority to withhold payments when credible fraud allegations exist
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Provides civil immunity for good faith reporters of fraud, protects reporter confidentiality after investigations conclude, and prohibits state employees from interfering with investigations
Legislative Description
Office of the Inspector General provisions modified; access to records provided; data classified; immunity and confidentiality in reporting or participating in an investigation provided; process for notice, appeal, and withholding of payments established; and fraud, theft, waste, and abuse definitions modified.
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Education Policy
4/7/2025