Agency seeks six years of records to investigate claims that taxpayer money “fueled illegal and mass migration.”

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has demanded records from Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, as part of an investigation into whether federal funds were used to “fuel illegal and mass migration” in the state.

Alex Adams, Assistant Secretary of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), sent demand letters requesting a “comprehensive list” of state entities that received $8.6 billion in federal funding and over 1,000 grants from fiscal years 2019 to 2025, according to the New York Post. The deadline for compliance is December 26.

Programs Under Review

The ACF programs under scrutiny include:

  • Parents in Community Action
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Social Services Block Grant
  • Title IV-E Foster Care
  • Refugee Cash Assistance
  • Refugee Medical Assistance
  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • Child Care and Development Fund

Minnesota received over $690 million for safety net programs in President Biden’s final fiscal year.

Fraud Allegations and Whistleblower Claims

Adams stated that the probe is in the “exploratory phase“ and aims to “get data” to ensure there is “no fraud.” The requested records must include:

  • Recipient names
  • Addresses
  • Social Security numbers (when collected)
  • Dates of birth
  • State identification numbers

The letters cite “public statements from hundreds of Minnesota Department of Human Services employees” alleging:

  • Warnings of fraud were “repeatedly disregarded.”
  • Whistleblowers faced retaliation.
  • Widespread misuse of federal funds may have persisted for years.

Ongoing Investigations

The Treasury Department and the Republican-led House Oversight Committee are already investigating claims of “widespread fraud” in Minnesota’s social services programs, according to Rep. James Comer (R-KY), the committee’s chair.

The HHS investigation adds to the scrutiny of how federal funds are being used in Minnesota, particularly in relation to migration and social services. The outcome of the probe could have significant implications for the state’s funding and program administration.

Original article
Add as a preferred source on Google