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Lawmakers press DHS on fraud controls; agency seeks more authority and technology funding
Summary
Senators pressed DHS on fraud, program integrity and the office of inspector general during a Jan. 23 committee hearing. DHS said it uses data analytics but lacks resources for more sophisticated detection and is seeking new authority and technology in the governor's budget.
A bipartisan group of senators on Jan. 23 pressed the Minnesota Department of Human Services about fraud, program integrity and the staffing and authority of the office that investigates suspected misuse of public benefits.
Senator Jason Gruenhagen asked DHS officials about documented fraud and whether the department uses modern analytic tools to detect improper payments. Gruenhagen cited figures he said had been circulated to members and said some sources estimate fraud in the hundreds of millions or more. “Do you have some type of mechanism to deal with fraud?” Gruenhagen asked.
Elise Bailey said DHS uses available data analytics and program integrity staff but acknowledged the department has not had the resources to develop the…
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