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This bill strengthens reporting requirements and potential disciplinary actions for state employees who are aware of fraudulent activities. Specifically, the bill amends two existing statutes to address fraud reporting. Under the first provision, a state 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. The second provision expands the existing requirement for state employees and officers to report evidence of theft, embezzlement, or unlawful use of public funds. Now, employees must report not just evidence, but also suspected instances of such activities to both the legislative auditor and the attorney general. Failure to report suspected fraud can result in disciplinary actions, including freezing the employee's salary for two years. These changes aim to increase transparency, accountability, and proactive fraud prevention among state employees by creating stronger incentives and consequences for reporting or failing to report potentially fraudulent activities.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2814&ssn=0&y=2025