Bill > SF1773

This bill modifies existing Minnesota law regarding the reporting of financial misconduct by state employees, University of Minnesota staff, and other specified organization employees. Specifically, the bill requires that when an employee or officer discovers evidence of theft, embezzlement, or improper use of public funds or property, they must now promptly report this information to law enforcement and the legislative auditor, removing previous language that previously allowed exceptions to reporting if doing so might interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation. The legislative auditor is an independent state official responsible for conducting performance audits and investigations of government operations. By requiring both law enforcement and legislative auditor notification, the bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the handling of potential public funds misuse, ensuring that such incidents are more systematically documented and investigated.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1773&ssn=0&y=2025