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Key Actions Taken by Governor Walz:
New Leadership: Appointed Tim O'Malley as Director of Program Integrity to lead efforts against fraud.
Investigation & Audits: Ordered audits and paused payments for high-risk Medicaid programs; created a centralized fraud unit in the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).
Program Shutdowns: Shut down the Housing Stabilization Services program due to rampant fraud.
Legislative Proposals: Proposed anti-fraud legislation, including increased penalties for theft, expanded authority to stop payments, and enhanced whistleblower protections.
Enhanced Oversight: Established an Inspector General Coordinating Council and required better licensing/documentation for high-risk providers.
Data & Technology: Implemented new tools for data analytics and fraud reporting.