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• DHS has to have an OIG.
• <00:31:02.840> that divisions and teams within DHS that divisions and teams within DHS that
• all DHS licens ing um which at this all DHS licens ing um which at this moment<00:45:31.680> includes
• 18 do those all stay at DHS 18 do those all stay at DHS representative<01:11:50.520> Anderson
• <01:15:04.520> Medicaid Flags them then they call DHS Medicaid Flags them then they call DHS

Bills: HF1, HF1384

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• Janet Mann, DHS Secretary. Hi, good morning. Melissa Weatherton. DHS Secretary? Hi, good morning.
• If others have questions for DHS, I'll get back in the queue.
• All right, let's get DHS back to the table. It covers both of them.
• Good morning, Janet Mann, DHS Secretary.
• So Misty Eubanks, DHS. Yes, ma'am.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Democrats are choosing to block DHS Democrats are choosing to block DHS funding<00:09:44.800>
• Guard, and other lawful agencies in DHS. Guard, and other lawful agencies in DHS.
• <00:14:57.040> Tonight, prevent reopening DHS. Tonight, prevent reopening DHS.
• <00:22:41.120> funding a voice vote, the Senate's DHS funding a voice vote, the Senate's DHS
• time they trotted out that line, DHS time they trotted out that line, DHS could<00:38:57.200>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, March 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• There's 14 different areas or agencies within DHS that are suspect.
• We can affect how the DHS is operated and unfortunately under the current leadership of the DHS, we are
• We can affect how the DHS is operated and unfortunately under the current leadership of the DHS, we are
• We can affect how the DHS is operated and unfortunately under the current leadership of the DHS, we are
• The DHS is operated, and unfortunately under the current leadership of the DHS, we are faced with decisions

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:17:48.679> office<00:17:48.919> of um as functions from the DHS office of um as
• question uh in a presentation from DHS question uh in a presentation from DHS which<00:42:46.440
• um office of Inspector General at DHS um office of Inspector General at DHS has<00:45:03.880>
• Yeah, and centers are also licensed by DHS. Okay, thank you.
• centers licensed by DHS centers licensed by DHS then<01:39:28.679> okay<01:39:29.000>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I am a 20-year employee, a current employee of DHS, and I am one of the very, very few DHS employees
• I am a 20-year employee, a current employee of DHS, and I am one of the very, very few DHS employees
• I was banned from all DHS-owned and licensed property.
• And again, I wish DHS was here to answer questions on this.
• And again, I wish DHS was here to answer questions on this.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, if you can't have access to that data, does DHS regularly look for those flags?
• That's a question for DHS.
• In particular, as part of the breakup of DHS and D.C.
• But you're sending reports to DHS, DOT is sending reports to DHS, and then the follow-up doesn't seem
• But I would like us to ask for a list from DHS of providers that are unlicensed.

Bills: HF3043, HF2891

Keywords: public safety, illegal remunerations, healthcare fraud, grants, criminal penalties, state law, grants management, state employees training, certification, monitoring grants, accountability, grant fraud

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• Storkamp... an Appo e uh of uh the DHS commissioner an Appo e uh of uh the DHS commissioner correct<00
• DHS and then<00:14:57.600> under<00:14:57.839> DHS<00:14:58.440> it<00:14:58.600
• DHS, you're good. The mic's yours. Thank you, Mr. Chair and members.
• I saw the DHS—what's your response to something like that? What should we know? Mr.
• you aware of any federal grants that DHS you aware of any federal grants that DHS is<00:58:57.000

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This question is for DHS. >> Will we have DHS come on forward? >> We can just let them be up here.
• Um Uh Uh Uh regarding<00:13:02.720> DH regarding DH regarding DH E<00:13:04.360> DHS,<00
• And so now there's a second opportunity for the ALJ to take a review of what DHS is doing and for DHS
• That's my moving forward with DHS.
• Chair: Does DHS have anything to add? DHS: Um, Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The backlog project included funding for staff at DCYF and DHS.
• DHS and DCT?
• Correct it at DHS as we work toward modernizing systems.
• As part of this effort, DHS made improving automatic renewals a top priority.
• DHS for an additional year tough and high impact one time enhance months.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• There are two discretionary grants from DHS. The first one is with DHS, DYS.
• Number 12 DHS. I've got a question.
• Number three is DHS, DCFS, with ERISA Health.
• Number four is DHS, DCFS, with Arkansas Baptist Children's.
• Number six is DHS, DCFS, with Immersed Arkansas.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• There are two discretionary grants from DHS. The first one is with DHS.
• Senator Rice, Number 12, DHS — I've got a question.
• Number three, DHS, DCFS, with ERISA Health.
• Number four, DHS, DCFS, with Arkansas Baptist Children's.
• Number five, DHS, DCFS, with Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Summary: The review subcommittee met to consider a supplemental agenda, methods of finance, an alternative delivery project, discretionary grants, and a large slate of construction, out-of-state, and in-state contracts. The supplemental item was a $2.6 million out-of-state contract with Tyler Technologies for a mobile app that would let citizens access state services through a single sign-on, initially for DFA vehicle and licensing services, with possible expansion to other agencies. Members also reviewed five methods of finance, including University of Arkansas projects for roof and cooling tower replacements, a new $100 million academic classroom building at U of A Fayetteville, a police department renovation at UA Fort Smith, and a boiler/chiller replacement at Hope-Texarkana. Questions focused on project timing, why some items were being reviewed after work had begun, and the high estimated cost of the Fayetteville classroom building; DFA explained that projects under $250,000 are not reviewed and that the larger project was still in design and would later seek a guaranteed maximum price. The committee also reviewed two DHS discretionary grants: one for targeted youth advocacy in southwest Arkansas and another adding $582,000 for family-centered treatment training and implementation. In the services contract section, members discussed construction-related contracts, including an ASMSA electrical scope increase tied to three-phase power requirements and the U of A Fayetteville architect contract for the classroom building. Out-of-state contracts included major items such as ACT Education’s $17 million amendment to provide required pre-ACT testing for 9th and 10th graders, a $12.5 million DFA contract for rural health transformation grant management, DHS’s $16.5 million EBT services contract with updated chip-card and fraud-prevention features, and ADH’s special procurement for the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey. The committee also reviewed U of A system consulting contracts for financial advisory and sponsorship strategy work, with university officials saying the outside expertise was needed for specialized planning and revenue-generation efforts. In-state contracts covered corrections reentry services, nursing board investigations, foster care and child welfare services, DHS office janitorial work, emergency management radio system expansion, veterans’ home nursing staffing, and UAMS grants consulting. A lengthy exchange centered on the Department of Corrections’ reentry housing contract, with members pressing officials about vacant beds and urging fuller use of the program, while corrections staff said placements depend on screening and eligibility. Another discussion addressed the balance between out-of-state and in-state contracting, with a member noting the large dollar volume going to out-of-state vendors and asking whether Arkansas vendors receive any preference; State Procurement said current law does not allow an in-state preference. The committee approved the supplemental agenda, the methods of finance, the alternative delivery project, the discretionary grants, and the contract lists, and then received routine reports and an emergency action report before adjourning.

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• I came to DHS from the private sector with 22 years of experience in health care, primarily working for
• I look forward to working with you all in this temporary capacity until a permanent DHS commissioner
• As I said, every inch of the state is impacted by Medicaid and the programs that DHS serves.
• DHS that moved the FTE that were in the DHS that moved the FTE that were in the other<01:23:17.239>
• bringing in outside agencies and something external to be auditing DHS.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• about 6 months or so for that, for DHS about 6 months or so for that, for DHS to<00:04:45.840>
• direction DHS gave us. direction DHS gave us.
• > providers, It forces DHS, legislators, providers, It forces DHS, legislators, providers, counties
• know if DHS is here or not. know if DHS is here or not.
• DHS. DHS.

Bills: HF1767, HF2068, HF4725, HF4637, HF4638

Keywords: human services, community support, integrated care, disability services, stakeholder consultation, homeless youth, grants, funding, Minnesota, mental health, substance use disorder, education, workforce development, licensure, direct care services, healthcare, long-term care, personal care assistants, employment support, medical assistance

Summary: The Human Services Finance and Policy Committee approved the April 8, 2026 minutes and then heard House File 1767, as amended by the DE4 amendment. Representative Garande explained that the bill, originally intended to codify Integrated Community Supports (ICS), was being redirected because of concerns about fraud vulnerability and program integrity. The DE4 would create a smaller legislative study group to redesign ICS, pause DHS changes for about six months while the group develops a transition plan, continue DHS fraud investigations and enforcement, and ultimately terminate ICS as currently structured. Testimony in support came from Mr. Buck and Zania Harut of the Residential Providers Association of Minnesota, both of whom argued that ICS is unstable, inconsistently implemented, and in need of a new statutory foundation. They said the current system mixes different service models under one rate framework, lacks clear codification, and has shifting policy guidance that creates compliance problems for providers and risks to people receiving services. They emphasized that the bill would preserve oversight and enforcement while allowing time to build a replacement service with clearer rules, documentation standards, and guardrails. Members asked about effects on counties, providers, data, audits, and fraud enforcement. Representative Curran and Mr. Berg said the bill would not change funding structures or DHS’s existing authority to audit, request documentation, investigate fraud, or sanction bad actors, and that the study group would use existing data to identify where problems are concentrated. Vice Chair Gillman supported the study-group approach as a bipartisan, public process and raised concerns about whether the bill would prevent DHS from acting on known fraud; Curran responded that the language was intended to preserve those enforcement actions. The discussion ended without a final vote on the bill in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the DE4 amendment.

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• time we talk to DHS. So I appreciate it. time we talk to DHS. So I appreciate it.
• you're sending reports to DHS.
• all search warrant information to DHS. all search warrant information to DHS.
• <01:19:42.320> We I've done DHS withholds payments. We I've done DHS withholds payments.
• <01:28:22.719> of to ask for a list of from DHS of to ask for a list of from DHS of providers

Bills: HF3043, HF2891

Keywords: public safety, illegal remunerations, healthcare fraud, grants, criminal penalties, state law, grants management, state employees training, certification, monitoring grants, accountability, grant fraud, 1183, house

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• /c><01:08:32.960> our<01:08:33.440> uh DHS, not including feeding our uh DHS, not including
• <01:10:19.600> that internally to other people at DHS that internally to other people at DHS
• Uh the DHS, so I come from agriculture.
• That's true at DHS. That's true for a managed care organization.
• <01:31:24.800> to corresponding fiscal note for DHS to corresponding fiscal note for DHS to

Bills: HF3423, HF2354, HF3634

Keywords: healthcare, provider enrollment, medical assistance, legislation, state funds, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, service verification, Medicaid, human services, electronic documentation, 1183, house

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• happened at DHS during this time period. happened at DHS during this time period.
• <00:39:47.760> and<00:39:48.400> DHS that has been underway at DHS and DHS that has
• that uh that gave DHS that uh that gave DHS DHS<00:40:43.520> was<00:40:43.760> already
• DHS has also made changes to BHA.
• And DHS grant trainings.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Department of Human Services for the DHS Department of Human Services for the DHS components<00:
• theft for fraud against a DHS program.
• theft for fraud against a DHS program.
• theft for fraud against a DHS program.
• DHS program this proposal expands the DHS program this proposal expands the scope<00:12:14.760> to

Keywords: 1183, house

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• paid for directly by DHS. paid for directly by DHS.
• So, um, you know, it is not contemplated that we would be growing DHS, but right now DHS has there's
• So, um, you know, it is not contemplated that we would be growing DHS, but right now DHS has there's
• So, um, you know, it is not contemplated that we would be growing DHS, but right now DHS has there's
• You know, it is not contemplated that we would be growing DHS, but right now DHS has there's a lot of

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House File 3939, a bill to support a Helping Paws service-dog litter named in honor of Gilbert and the Hortman family. Testimony from Helping Paws and service-dog graduate Angie Foley described the organization’s work, the significance of the “Guided by Gilbert” litter, and how the funding would help train dogs that provide independence and support to people with disabilities, veterans, and others. Members from both parties spoke warmly about Speaker Hortman’s connection to the organization and Gilbert, and the bill was laid over for possible inclusion. The committee then considered House File 3769, the Department of Corrections’ technical omnibus bill, with an A1 amendment adopted to clarify tuberculosis testing language. The bill updates TB screening procedures in correctional facilities, including how refusals are handled, and adds Quantiferon Gold Plus testing as an option alongside existing methods. Members discussed whether the bill would create costs for counties and jails, with some noting added testing and segregation costs and others arguing the changes would improve accuracy and reduce time in restrictive housing. The bill, as amended, was recommended to the general register. House File 3978 was next, a technical cleanup bill for a provider wellness program created last year. The bill expands eligibility and confidentiality protections from physicians to all health care providers, while supporters said the program is meant to address burnout and mental health strain in the workforce and does not require new money. Some members questioned whether the change was redundant or would broaden the program without additional funding, but the Minnesota Medical Association testified that the program is separate from insurance and was intended to serve all providers. The bill was recommended to the general register. Finally, the committee began House File 3476, which Rep. Liebling described as a cleanup bill related to Minnesota’s Medicaid managed care system and public program oversight. She argued that the state spends billions through managed care organizations and that the system has never been proven better than direct payment, setting up a broader discussion of the bill’s purpose and the state’s oversight of public health care spending.

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• under DHS that are the fed the federal under DHS that are the fed the federal government<00:20:41.840
• I mean, what is DHS doing?
• I mean, what is DHS doing? Uh the this. I mean, what is DHS doing?
• >> Were you Were you even employed at DHS >> Were you Were you even employed at DHS
• Has anybody been position with DHS.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all