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Committee narrows state data-sharing language after concern about federal disclosure and oversight
Summary
Sen. Gustafson's bill to let government entities share suspected fraud information drew extensive committee debate over scope and federal sharing; committee adopted an amendment limiting disclosures to agencies with oversight, investigative or prosecutorial authority.
Senate File 2574, introduced by Sen. Gustafson on March 28, would allow government entities to share data about suspected or confirmed fraud in public programs with other government agencies to improve investigations and protect public resources.
Julie Barrow, legislative director at the Department of Administration, said the language was part of an anti-fraud package and intended to be narrowly drafted to help agencies communicate while preserving legal restrictions. "The language is narrowly drafted for this specific purpose and does…
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