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MN SF3447

Office of Inspector General creation; appropriating money


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Introduced
04/28/2025
In Committee
04/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to state government; creating the Office of the Inspector General; creating an advisory committee; requiring reports; transferring certain agency duties; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 3.971, by adding a subdivision; 15A.0815, subdivision 2; 142A.03, by adding a subdivision; 142A.12, subdivision 5; 144.05, by adding a subdivision; 245.095, subdivision 5; 256.01, by adding a subdivision; 609.456, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 15D; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 13.321, subdivision 12; 127A.21.

AI Summary

This bill creates an Office of the Inspector General (OIG) as an independent state entity responsible for ensuring accountability, transparency, and integrity in state government operations. The inspector general will be appointed by the governor with recommendations from a bipartisan Legislative Inspector General Advisory Commission, serving a five-year term with the ability to conduct investigations into fraud and misuse across state agencies. Key provisions include establishing minimum qualifications for the inspector general, defining powers and duties such as conducting audits and investigations, maintaining a public tip line for reporting fraud, and having broad access to government data and the ability to subpoena records. The bill requires the inspector general to be nonpartisan, operate independently, and submit annual public reports. The OIG will have the authority to investigate fraud in various state programs, including Medicaid, child care assistance, and food support programs, while working collaboratively with existing agency investigative units. The office is set to become fully operational by September 1, 2026, with provisions for transferring existing inspector general staff and investigations from various state departments. The bill also includes detailed guidelines for data practices, conflict of interest provisions, and protections for employees who report potential misconduct.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to State and Local Government (on 04/28/2025)

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