Minnesota fraud scandal 2026
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Democrat's audit admits Medicaid oversight failure amid fraud scandal
Dunlap's campaign spokesperson said Dunlap has flagged issues dating back to the LePage administration and has been praised by local press and Republican leaders.
JD Vance said Dunlap failed the auditor exam and argued his track record should be disqualifying.
Dunlap first assumed the auditor role in 2021 and had to resign after twice failing the tests to become a certified auditor.
Minnesota fraud scandal ongoing, expert warns
The Minnesota Department of Human Services said it has rolled out a series of anti-fraud reforms since the fall of 2024.
Glahn said Walz has never fired anybody for not detecting or not prosecuting the fraud.
Glahn called for a 90-day moratorium on new assisted-living licenses while officials investigate.
“I'm not sure if there's a real underlying driver in the demographics or the demand for these facilities, but it's odd that we have these assisted living facilities linked to Medicaid fraud, at the same time, the Minnesota Department of Health is approving more than one a day. More than one new facility gets approved every single day, 365 days a year. And I don't think anybody is really giving any thought to, hey, maybe some of this is not on the up and up.”