Bill > SF2674

This bill enhances requirements for state employees to report potential financial fraud and misconduct. Specifically, it introduces two key provisions: First, an employee who participates in disbursing money that they know is claimed fraudulently, but does not personally benefit from the fraud, will be ineligible for promotions or wage increases for two years. Second, the bill expands reporting obligations for state employees, University of Minnesota staff, and other public sector workers, requiring them to report any evidence or suspicion of theft, embezzlement, or unlawful use of public funds or property to both the legislative auditor and the attorney general. Failure to report such suspicions can now result in disciplinary actions, including having the employee's salary frozen for two years. These changes aim to strengthen accountability and transparency in state government by creating more stringent consequences for employees who either participate in or fail to report potential financial misconduct.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2674&ssn=0&y=2025