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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, November 20, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
House of Representatives, privileges resolution, legislative process, cosponsorship, majority leader, postal service, employee rights, appeal, Merit Systems Protection Board, labor relations, Postal Service, supervisors, negotiation, pay policies, managerial personnel, USPS, United States Postal Service, postal workers, postal supervisors, postal managers
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, September 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
Inspectors General, removal standard, government oversight, accountability, transparency, IG, watchdogs, federal oversight, executive branch, presidential removal, for-cause removal, independent oversight, anti-corruption, waste fraud and abuse, malfeasance, gross mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, inefficiency, neglect of duty
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/20/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And we don't have an IG who can explain what that office will set up like.
- And we don't have an IG who can explain what that office will set up like.
- And we don't have an IG who can explain what that office will set up like.
- And we don't have an IG who can explain what that office will set up like.
- And we don't have an IG who can explain what that office will set up like.
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/16/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The State IG would set policy and procedure that agency IGs must follow.
- Agency IGs would be required to consult with and report on their activities to the State IG.
- the independence of agency IGs.
- on their selection of the the State IG on their selection of the agency<00:36:56.280><c> IG.
- ><c> IG.
Bills:
HF4074
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Audit Commission - Evaluation Subcommittee 10/6/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and I think that um, IG uh bill.
- </c><00:48:11.440><c> is</c> So whether or not a statewide IG is So whether or not a statewide IG is
- Again looking at how DHS IG operates.
- </c><00:54:09.680><c> bill</c><00:54:09.920><c> that</c> out the IG bills uh the the IG bill that out
- the IG bills uh the the IG bill that passed<00:54:10.240><c> the</c><00:54:10.480><c> Senate</c><00:
Summary:
The Legislative Audit Commission Evaluation Subcommittee met on October 6, 2025, to choose additional program evaluation topics for the Office of the Legislative Auditor. Deputy Legislative Auditor Jody Mson Rodriguez explained that the commission had previously selected seven topics from an initial list of 11, with background papers already prepared on five of those items, and that the subcommittee was now being asked to select five more topics for background papers before narrowing the full set to four recommendations later in the fall or early spring.
Members discussed several possible topics, especially emergency medical services, non-emergency medical transportation, MinnesotaCare eligibility, child care assistance, medical assistance fraud prevention, and U.S. Bank Stadium. David Kersner of OLA said emergency medical services and non-emergency medical transportation are distinct programs, and noted the EMS topic was evaluated in 2022 while non-emergency medical transportation had not been reviewed since 2011. Auditor Judy Randall said MinnesotaCare eligibility, child care assistance, and medical assistance fraud prevention are better suited to OLA’s financial audit division or special review unit rather than program evaluation, and that financial audits and special reviews do not require Legislative Audit Commission nomination.
On process, Mson Rodriguez said the subcommittee had already met its minimum required selections under the commission’s policy and was free to choose additional topics. The discussion also covered whether to broaden the stadium topic beyond U.S. Bank Stadium; staff said the U.S. Bank financing structure alone would be a major undertaking, but they could help craft a future topic focused on maintenance across multiple facilities. No final vote or motion was taken in the portion of the meeting provided, and the chair indicated the committee would continue nominations and discussion.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine reducing waste, fraud and abuse through innovation, focusing on how AI and data can improve government efficiency. Apr 9th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Joint Economic Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- IGs have a dual reporting responsibility.
- IG findings are based on facts and applicable law and are guided by OIG standards.
- The use of technology is critical to the IG community's oversight work, and IGs have significant experience
- However, with the PRAC's schedule to sunset on September 30, 2025, the IG community urges Congress to
- In conclusion, the federal IG community remains committed to conducting effective program oversight,
Committee:
Joint Joint Economic Committee
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, waste reduction, fraud prevention, government efficiency, improper payments, data reliability, oversight
Summary:
The meeting was chaired by Chairman Schweikert and involved a comprehensive discussion on how to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) for reducing waste, fraud, and improper payments within federal programs. Key witnesses, including Mr. Andrew Canarsa from the Council of the Inspectors General, provided insights on the potential of AI in enhancing government efficiency. The committee emphasized the importance of reliable data and thorough examination of AI application to avoid unintended consequences while addressing the estimated $162 billion in improper payments reported by the federal government. Concerns were raised regarding the recent firing of inspectors general and the impacts that could have on oversight and accountability processes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
State government committee OKs bill creating new Office of the Inspector General 2/18/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> about the oig that we currently have IGS about the oig that we currently have IGS in<00:05:01.919
- We have already met with other IGs across the nation to try to get ideas.
- that Across the Nation uh with other IGS that Across the Nation uh to<00:07:31.000><c> try</c><00:07
- </c> the public accountability within the IG the public accountability within the IG office<00:28:06.640
- do, given the significant legislative powers given to the IG in this bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes bill to create an independent Office of the Inspector General to tackle fraud May 8th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The first is its independence. tweak the recipe, but the IG turned out tweak the recipe, but the IG turned
- This IG down the road can have agreements with the BCA.
- </c> bill it has interaction between the IG bill it has interaction between the IG and<00:49:39.200><
- </c> make sure that this first of all the IG make sure that this first of all the IG has<00:51:49.200
- The OIG would not be investigate the IG.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The other big piece of this, I believe, is in the effort to address fraud, whether it be the IG or other
- 02:59.440><c> the</c> to address fraud. uh whether it be the to address fraud. uh whether it be the IG
- It's $15 million for the IG. The IG is going to need technology too, of course.
- </c><00:09:11.519><c> The</c><00:09:11.920><c> IG</c> It's $15 million uh, for the IG.
- The IG It's $15 million uh, for the IG.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/24/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> language so let's say if the IG language so let's say if the IG refers<00:49:41.520><c> a</c><00
- </c> so that what we would expect if the IG so that what we would expect if the IG says<00:53:31.240>
- within DHS or an IG within DPS or whatever the agency is.
- within DHS or an IG within DPS or whatever the agency is.
- within DHS or an IG within DPS or whatever the agency is.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/20/25 - Part 4
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We need to send the governor the bipartisan IG bill that passed overwhelmingly in the Senate.
- duties will be brought into the statewide OIG, the MDE IG.
- So all of those parts become part of the new statewide IG.
- MDE IG.
- So all of those parts become part of the new statewide IG.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We have already met with other IGs across the nation to try to get ideas.
- </c><00:08:17.440><c> Across</c> have already met with other IGS Across have already met with other IGS
- </c><00:31:18.440><c> would</c> the broad scope of data that IG would the broad scope of data that IG
- Would that data now be under the purview of the IG? Mr.
- </c> language taken nationally from the IGS language taken nationally from the IGS but<01:00:35.960><
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It allows for the IG to contract Senate.
- This bill gives the IG broad authority with investigative tools to stop fraud. And, Mr.
- This bill gives the IG broad authority with investigative tools to stop fraud. And, Mr.
- This bill gives the IG broad government.
- IG versus what is being done today. um IG versus what is being done today. um in<01:10:57.199><c> the
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Four to six additional months to fully staff the IG, even though those costs are being recorded over
- office. require interaction with the IG office.
- </c> will be fully handed off to the IG will be fully handed off to the IG sooner<00:16:19.839><c> than
- Um, and I think what we envision is a collaborative approach between the IG and the agencies.
- Um, and I think what we envision is a collaborative approach between the IG and the agencies.
Committee:
Senate Finance
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Nov 14th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Where they used up all their IGE money that they received, and then they got a new allocation.
- So we're getting just IGs out now from last year, from your last cycle, right?
- So the answer is that one IG. With all funders listed with each amount of money.
- They use the same IG templates whether it be a construction project or a purchase of a vehicle.
- So yeah, those follow in IG as well, the Department of Transportation.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the Stadium Authority Governor Ige the Stadium Authority Governor Ige cleared<00:42:49.240><c> Claire
- Uh, I don't have any prepared statements, Chair and Vice Chair and Senator Ige.
- </c> Chair and Vice Chair and Senator Ige Chair and Vice Chair and Senator Ige Um,<00:45:59.080><c> it
- Uh first up, Mike Mike Ige, 29.
- It's strong support of Mike Ige, Manoa.
Committee:
Senate Economic Development and Tourism
Summary:
The committee heard multiple governor’s messages for confirmation to the Agribusiness Development Corporation board and one appointment to the Aloha Stadium Authority. For GM 606, David Ige Hinazumi was supported by ADC and DBEDT, with testimony highlighting his private-sector experience, technology background, and ability to help with risk management and finances. He told senators he had attended board meetings since 2018, saw ADC as a state business arm for agriculture, and supported expanding land, facilities, and even aquaculture if resources allowed. Senators asked about ADC’s role relative to the Department of Agriculture, and he said the department’s strength is research/regulatory work while ADC should focus on business development, support, and facilities for farmers and aquaculture businesses.
For GM 607, Jason Watts was strongly supported by ADC leadership, DBEDT, and many agricultural and community groups, with one opposing testimony from Hawaii Farm Bureau. Supporters praised his governance, accountability, transparency, and frequent communication with the agency. In questioning, Watts said ADC’s top priority should be increasing land holdings, and he discussed ADC’s role in water systems, including preserving agricultural water sources and inventorying systems statewide. He also said ADC could potentially help small farmers comply with environmental permitting through a broader, regional approach if authorized by the Legislature. The committee also heard from Joshua Uyehara for GM 682, who was supported by ADC, county officials, and farm groups. He said his priorities would be accelerating ADC projects, expanding capacity, and possibly using ADC as a center of expertise for water systems and for helping farmers with environmental requirements; he also said biofuel crops and food production can be complementary, though food should be prioritized when water is constrained.
The committee then considered GM 513, Tracy Lester Smith’s appointment to the Aloha Stadium Authority. The stadium authority and DBEDT supported her, citing her experience in NASCAR, boxing, and Bellator MMA as useful for marketing, attracting events, and commercializing the stadium. Smith said she was eager to serve and would bring experience from both the landlord and tenant perspectives, helping the board think about venue operations, sponsorships, and event attraction. Senators asked about improving public perception and execution, and she emphasized accountability, timelines, and building a venue that can draw major sports and entertainment events. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/24/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> can the, um, IG can the, um, IG uh,<01:04:11.760><c> refer</c><01:04:12.160><c> cases</c><01:04:
- Would you want staff from DHS to go over to any new IG that's created, or would the IG be solely responsible
- </c><01:18:57.679><c> that's</c> DHS to go over to any new IG that's DHS to go over to any new IG that's
- The specifics for me of who moves IG.
- 491 people in the IG office currently.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- with the primary investigative authority agencies, that they have an opportunity to interact and the IG
- for</c><00:19:16.400><c> this</c><00:19:16.720><c> new</c><00:19:17.600><c> um</c><00:19:18.120><c> IG
- So,</c><00:19:19.679><c> I</c><00:19:19.919><c> I</c><00:19:20.240><c> think</c> um for this new um IG
- So, I I think um for this new um IG.
- I want it to be successful. investigating and the IG is investigating and the IG is investigating,<00
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It seems that this bill conflicts with that authority when it says the IG may be able to investigate
- Medicaid fraud, and that is permissive for that IG to do so.
- Medicaid fraud, and that is permissive for that IG to do so.
- :12.720><c> concurrent</c> centralized IG would have concurrent centralized IG would have concurrent
- </c><00:50:56.720><c> and</c> would rise to the level of an IG and would rise to the level of an IG and
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House fraud committee reviews HF3542 2/23/26
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll also note the IG referenced there may be situations where somebody actually doesn't know that payments
- I'll also<00:15:28.800><c> note</c><00:15:29.040><c> the</c><00:15:29.279><c> the</c><00:15:29.519><c> IG
- </c><00:15:30.000><c> referenced</c><00:15:30.399><c> there</c> also note the the IG referenced there
- also note the the IG referenced there may<00:15:30.720><c> be</c><00:15:30.880><c> situations</c><00
- I'll also note that the IG referenced there may be situations where somebody actually doesn't know that
Summary:
House File 3542 was heard in committee and moved forward with a recommendation to be re-referred to the Children, Families, Finance, and Policy Committee. The bill would change current law so that the commissioners of Human Services and Children, Youth, and Families must disclose the existence of an investigation, rather than may disclose it, with the stated goal of increasing transparency to the public and legislature.
Members and agency officials discussed concerns that mandatory disclosure could tip off subjects of investigations, especially in fraud cases, allowing them to destroy evidence, coordinate stories, or otherwise interfere. The Department of Human Services and the Inspector General said disclosure can compromise investigations and noted that providers are typically notified when payments are reduced, suspended, or withheld, though federal law can sometimes require delayed notice. Representative Pinto offered an A2 amendment to require disclosure within 30 days unless it would compromise an investigation, but it was rejected.
Representative Hudson then offered an oral amendment stating that disclosure would be required if the commissioner has taken action to reduce, suspend, or withhold payments to the subject of the investigation. The chair waived the rule to allow the oral amendment, and it was adopted. Staff clarified that the bill would only require disclosure of the existence of an investigation, not underlying details, and would not address trade secret redactions. After the amendment, the committee approved the motion to re-refer the bill.