An assistant U.S. attorney estimated that fraud in Minnesota's state-run Medicaid programs could exceed $9 billion since 2018. Gov. Tim Walz and state officials dispute this figure, suggesting it is politically motivated and lacks evidence. Gov. Walz acknowledged the fraud occurred on his watch and has taken accountability for fixing the issue.

Trump official halts $5.5 million in Minnesota SBA aid, citing "endemic" fraud under Gov. Walz's leadership in 2025 federal crackdown on welfare abuse.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sharply criticized President Trump’s ICE crackdown in the Twin Cities, calling it “public theatrics. Federal officials say Operation Metro Surge targets deportation orders,

Federal prosecutors estimated fraud could potentially reach $9 billion in losses. State officials didn’t say the number was wrong and invited proof, but said they didn’t have evidence

The scandal erupted after more than 70 people in were convicted over involvement with stealing hundreds of millions of dollars.

On Friday, Walz accused the U.S. Attorney's Office of speculation after they claimed there could be more than $9 billion worth of fraud in Minnesota.

Tim O’Malley, superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension under Gov. Tim Pawlenty, will serve as director of program integrity.

The Walz administration has been under scrutiny after a series of widespread fraud schemes targeting public programs in Minnesota.

House Oversight Committee investigates Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over fraud schemes that cost the state billions, including the $250 million Feeding Our Future case.

Gov. Walz says Tim O'Malley will serve as the state's new director of program integrity and work with third-party experts at WayPoint to implement a new statewide fraud prevention program.

The Governor, in his remarks, shouldered responsibility for the fraud that happened in Minnesota during his time as Governor, and for fixing the state’s oversight measures.