Exclusive: GOP defends report, points to Walz administration failures on fraud

(The Center Square) – The Republican-led Minnesota House fraud prevention and state oversight committee adopted its majority report on Wednesday, concluding a two-year review of alleged fraud across multiple state programs.

The report summarized hearings held during the 2025–2026 legislative session and outlined what Republicans describe as “widespread” vulnerabilities in state-administered programs, including Medicaid waiver services, child care assistance and other public benefits programs.

“The report outlines the ‘anatomy of fraud’ and the failure of the Walz administration to take action,” said state Rep. Kristin Robbins, R-Maple Grove, who chairs the committee.

Robbins said the committee’s work revealed what she described as systemic issues across agencies and called for continued reforms, even though the committee is adjourning.

“The scope of the fraud is staggering,” Robbins ...