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• , when providers are enrolling or revalidating their enrollment, that they're submitting updated credentials
• <00:10:40.160> is um with that provider enrollment is um with that provider enrollment is
• fraud on the back end.
• Um, this is the pre-enrollment pre-enrollment pre-enrollment uh<00:19:27.520> information<00:19
• :28.400> strengthening<00:19:29.120> enrollment uh information strengthening enrollment

Bills: HF729

Keywords: human services, provider enrollment, medical assistance, healthcare, housing stabilization, substance use disorder, vulnerable adults, fraud prevention, 1183, house

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• really to tighten up enrollment. really to tighten up enrollment.
• This is more about pre-enrollment, post-enrollment, and also ongoing process.
• This is more about pre-enrollment, post-enrollment, and also ongoing process.
• welfare fraud.
• So fraud for recipients welfare fraud.

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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• amendment, section N, subdivision 4 specifically points out the geographical location based on enrollment
• location<00:19:07.200> based<00:19:07.480> on<00:19:07.679> the<00:19:07.840> enrollment
• <00:19:08.840> and<00:19:09.000> the location based on the enrollment and the location
• based on the enrollment and the services<00:19:09.559> that<00:19:09.679> are<00:19:09.799

Bills: HF729, HF728

Keywords: human services, provider enrollment, medical assistance, healthcare, housing stabilization, substance use disorder, vulnerable adults, fraud prevention, respite care, children, licensed settings, home and community-based services, 1183, house

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• enrolled in the safe at home program. enrolled in the safe at home program.
• expressly at fraud. expressly at fraud.
• fraud has happened. Absolutely. fraud has happened. Absolutely.
• The bill requires that enrollment in programs be suspended upon report of a fraud, and in large programs
• triggers, not just intentional fraud. triggers, not just intentional fraud.

Bills: HF3676, HF3683, HF3395

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

Summary: The committee first approved minutes from February 19 and February 26, while skipping the February 24 minutes because of a drafting error that would be corrected later. It then took up House File 3676, a Safe at Home program bill described by Rep. Nash as arising from a constituent’s dangerous identity exposure and intended to tighten protections for participants, including allowing emancipated minors to enroll. Testimony from the Secretary of State’s office explained that the bill would clarify who may apply for a minor, require proof of guardianship, strengthen court findings before a participant’s physical address can be disclosed, increase penalties for harmful disclosure, prohibit discrimination based on participation, require state agencies to designate a Safe at Home contact person, allow use of the Safe at Home card as proof of residence for certain ID purposes, and require judge training. Members raised concerns about federal compatibility, constitutionality of court-related provisions, and the need for a fiscal note on the felony penalty. Several sections were noted as being removed or modified in a later engrossment, and the committee voted to re-refer HF 3676 to the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. The committee then heard House File 3683, which would direct the state budget forecast to include the estimated cost of fraud. Rep. Nash argued that fraud is a significant but unquantified drain on state resources and said the bill would adapt existing forecast language used for inflation to track fraud costs. Minnesota Management and Budget Deputy Commissioner Anna Mingi testified that fraud is unacceptable and that the agency works to prevent and detect it, but said the twice-yearly forecast is not the right tool for this kind of retrospective analysis. She explained that if fraud is identified, the forecast would reflect reduced spending through program integrity actions rather than a separate fraud-cost line item. The bill was moved and referred to the general register after a roll call was requested.

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• experienced $9 billion worth of fraud. experienced $9 billion worth of fraud.
• <00:37:58.960> go accountable and has saw this fraud go accountable and has saw this fraud
• <01:01:11.880> But recipient is enrolled. It goes on. But recipient is enrolled.
• , explosion in fraud, explosion in fraud, even<01:08:09.200> with<01:08:09.400> no<
• grotesque level of fraud in Minnesota. grotesque level of fraud in Minnesota.

Bills: HF4110, HF4101, HF4144, HF3546

Keywords: workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, medical assistance, data matching, eligibility, reporting, human services, assisted living, health regulations, inspection authority, vulnerable adults, local government, program integrity, high-risk providers, enrollment requirements, fraud prevention, compliance

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• fraud.
• Colleges and Universities enrollment Colleges and Universities enrollment fraud. fraud. fraud.
• claiming enrollment are who they are. claiming enrollment are who they are.
• <00:04:13.520> fraud,<00:04:14.440> less<00:04:14.680> investigative enrollment
• fraud, less investigative enrollment fraud, less investigative workload<00:04:16.160> for<00:04

Bills: HF4698, HF4608

Keywords: higher education, identity verification, enrollment fraud, funding, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, postsecondary education, community college, university, developmental education, remedial education, remediation, corequisite, co-requisite, English composition, college readiness, adult basic education, ABE, student placement, credit-bearing courses, noncredit courses

Summary: The committee first approved the March 26 minutes after Representative Coulter pointed out and moved a technical correction to add a missing “T” in “Regents.” The committee then took up HF 4698, which Representative Duran said would address enrollment fraud at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities by funding an automated identity-proofing system. Testimony from Chief Information Security Officer Craig Munson described a commercial software system that would verify student identities using a selfie and a state ID image, reduce ghost students and fraud, speed enrollment, and lessen staff time spent on manual investigations. Members focused heavily on privacy, data retention, and biometric concerns. Representative Cleveland asked what biometric data would be collected, and Munson said it would be limited to a selfie and ID images, not fingerprints or retinal scans. Chair Klippert and others urged stronger Chapter 13 protections and clearer data practices, while Chair Scott asked how long images would be stored; Munson said they should be deleted as soon as identity is validated, with possible revalidation later. Members also raised concerns about racial bias in biometric matching and the need for alternate verification methods. The bill was laid over, and Duran said he would work on the data practices with committee members. The committee then heard HF 4608, presented by Representative Allen for Representative Koznick, on developmental education reform. Allen said too many students are placed into remedial courses that do not count toward a degree, costing time and money and reducing completion rates. Jane Groatman of the International Institute of Minnesota supported the bill, describing students who spent years in noncredit remedial coursework and arguing for a one-semester cap on remedial classes and clearer notice that such credits do not count toward a degree. Mark Grant of Minnesota State College faculty opposed the bill’s approach, saying it imposed a one-size-fits-all model, could undermine open admissions, and should not limit colleges’ flexibility to meet diverse student needs. The bill was laid over for further consideration.

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• Currently, someone can request details on the Texas Workforce Commission's fraud detection and prevention
• This is like providing the fraudster with a map to circumvent anti-fraud methods, and that's definitely
• HB 2788 will help to keep the information related to the Commission's anti-fraud efforts away from the
• Records Act exception for the Workforce Commission's Fraud Detection and Prevention information.
• I'm Jason Stilinski, Deputy Director of Fraud at the Texas Workforce Commission, and I am a re- Source

Bills: HB431, HB648, HB 1006, HB1926, HB2037, HB2468, HB2788, HB2791, HB3255, HB3260

Keywords: HB 431, Texas Property Code, Property Code Chapter 202, solar roof tiles, solar shingles, solar energy device, homeowners association, HOA, property owners' association, POA, renewable energy, residential solar, distributed solar, roof-mounted solar, homeowner rights, architectural control, restrictive covenants, real estate, subdivision regulations, multi-zoned subdivisions

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• Instead, the agency will focus on more advanced data-driven fraud detection methods.
• , um, what is the fraud that's going on that, that we need to address?
• In Texas, 50% of pregnant women are enrolled in Medicaid.
• Um, and that's 3 different contractors under our TMHP contract and um our enrollment broker.
• And then there is also the enrollment broker, which is less than $200,000.

Bills: HB 26, HB 140, HB 141, HB 142, HB 215

Keywords: Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services

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• Another issue brought up at the Legislative Auditor is how difficult it is to substantiate fraud.
• Another issue brought up at the Legislative Auditor is how difficult it is to substantiate fraud.
• Another issue brought up at the Legislative Auditor is how difficult it is to substantiate fraud.
• Another issue brought up at the Legislative Auditor is how difficult it is to substantiate fraud.
• department uh not just in an anti fraud department uh not just in an anti fraud measure<00:32:36.679

Bills: HF1169, HF1916

Keywords: child protection, child welfare, paperwork reduction, social services information system, SSIS, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, foster care, children in placement, county social services, Tribal governments, private child placing agencies, case management, administrative burden, information technology, human services, welfare administration, Minnesota tribes, child care assistance, CCAP, program integrity

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• The cards will also be required to display a hotline and website for reporting suspected fraud.
• Hi, members, um, Feeding Texas is not against fraud prevention measures.
• In fact, I registered in favor of the other anti-fraud bill that Rep Noble laid out this morning.
• Photo EBT will do absolutely nothing to prevent fraud.
• While I recognize the bill's goal is to fight SNAP fraud, which is commendable, SNAP fraud is actually

Bills: SB 596, SB 961, SB 1398, SB 1183, SB 1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

Bills: SB596, SB961, SB1398, SB1183, SB1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• Cards will also be required to display a hotline and website for reporting suspected fraud.
• EBT will do absolutely nothing to prevent fraud.
• While I recognize the bill's goal is to fight SNAP fraud, which is commendable, SNAP fraud is actually
• In that case, the rate of fraud and benefits trafficking is less than 1% of SNAP expenditures.
• The 11% of fraud was attributed to SNAP implementation agencies. at a federal level.

Bills: SB596, SB961, SB1398, SB1183, SB1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• Minnesota is the worst uh of the fraud Minnesota is the worst uh of the fraud it<00:05:31.880>
• We hear a lot about waste, fraud, and abuse, and so the fraud, I think, is a well-understood term.
• I get fraud, but I hear waste, fraud, and abuse, and like, what are these things?
• I get fraud, but I hear waste, fraud, and abuse, and like, what are these things?
• abuse, and I understand fraud.

Bills: HF1, HF2

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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• fraud.
• And then line 20 is related to the enrollment fraud identity software, the ghost student issue that the
• <00:07:53.480> fraud is related to the enrollment fraud is related to the enrollment fraud
• <00:41:22.680> Enrollment and enrollment increasing.
• Enrollment and enrollment increasing.

Bills: HF4252

Keywords: higher education, student aid, financial aid, grant programs, scholarships, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, community college, technical college, postsecondary institution, college affordability, student fees, athletic facilities, competitive athletics, developmental education, remedial courses, pregnant students, parenting students, priority registration

Bills: HB0023, HB0024, HB0025

Keywords: extracurricular activities, public school participation, enrollment, Wyoming, student access, charter schools, application process, authorizers, public hearing, community support, scholarship, education, eligibility, continuous enrollment, 916, all

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• Uh, it just basically talks a little bit about allowing kids in grades 6 through 12 that are not enrolled
• in a district to participate in enrolled in a district to participate in co-curricular<00:01:22.479>
• <00:01:50.320> as<00:01:50.479> a district and who is not enrolled as a district and
• who is not enrolled as a full-time<00:01:51.040> student<00:01:51.280> in<00:01:51.439
• So I think this not having that continuous enrollment requirement is going to be a game changer.

Bills: HB0023, HB0024, HB0025

Keywords: extracurricular activities, public school participation, enrollment, Wyoming, student access, charter schools, application process, authorizers, public hearing, community support, scholarship, education, eligibility, continuous enrollment, 916, all

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• Madam Chair and member, Senate Bill 1308 establishes the Foreign Adversary Fraud Office within the Office
• of the Attorney General to pursue consumer fraud violations involving technology produced by a foreign
• Senate Bill 1308 creates the Foreign Adversary Fraud Fund to support enforcement activities, with a $500,000
• disclosing material facts about the products, which is a classic violation of the Arizona Consumer Fraud

Bills: SB1308

Keywords: foreign adversary, consumer fraud, technology security, critical infrastructure, Arizona attorney general, fraud office, appropriations, 1182, all

Summary: The Science and Technology Committee heard Senate Bill 1308, which would create a Foreign Adversary Fraud Office within the Attorney General’s Office to investigate and litigate consumer fraud involving technology produced by foreign adversaries. The bill also establishes a Foreign Adversary Fraud Fund, includes a $500,000 appropriation for fiscal year 2026-27, and directs excess balances to a Foreign Adversary Technology Rip and Replace Fund administered by the Department of Homeland Security to help remove and replace vulnerable technology in state systems and critical infrastructure. A representative from State Armor and an attorney with experience in the Attorney General’s consumer litigation unit testified in support. They argued the measure would protect consumers from undisclosed security vulnerabilities in products such as cameras and routers, citing examples of hacked or relabeled foreign-made devices and saying the cases could generate restitution and penalties that would more than offset the initial appropriation. They also said the bill would help governments avoid buying products with hidden risks and would support replacing vulnerable equipment in public systems. Members asked how the rip-and-replace fund would be used and who would identify critical infrastructure for replacement. Testimony indicated the Department of Homeland Security would administer those funds and identify the infrastructure, while the Attorney General’s office would use the appropriation to pursue cases. After discussion, the committee voted 8-0, with one member absent, to give Senate Bill 1308 a due pass recommendation.

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• <00:02:37.400> in is not uh this whole issue of fraud in is not uh this whole issue of fraud
• the Commerce department for their fraud the Commerce department for their fraud investigative unit
• This fraud would not have occurred.
• we will decrease our capacity to address fraud.
• Thank you." fraud but the impact of the bill is the fraud but the impact of the bill is the opposite<

Bills: HF1, HF98

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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• dollars to prevent any ongoing fraud? dollars to prevent any ongoing fraud?
• And we have ability to address fraud.
• 33:59.760> training available for anti-fraud training available for anti-fraud training available
• <00:34:50.280> prevention the fraud prevention the fraud prevention procedures<00:34:52.600
• Now, on the fraud that is in here.

Bills: HF4525, HF3002, HF3665, HF4420

Keywords: human services, background studies, NETStudy 2.0, licensing, license suspension, license revocation, provider enrollment, program integrity, fraud, medical assistance fraud, Medicaid, payment withholding, credible allegation of fraud, background check, disqualification, variance, set-aside, foster care, family foster setting, adult foster care

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• And the continued enrollment of clients.
• The fraud is ridiculous.
• <01:03:34.760> to administrative rule to define fraud to administrative rule to define fraud
• It allows DHS definition of fraud.
• We should fraud and kickbacks happen.

Bills: HF4491, HF4338, HF4288, HF4566

Keywords: Medical Assistance, Medicaid, prepayment review, claims review, fee-for-service, provider integrity, high-risk provider, high-risk service, fraud prevention, program integrity, Department of Human Services, CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, health care billing, medical claims, provider enrollment, Indian Health Service, Minnesota Statutes chapter 256B, human services, medical assistance