State auditor's duties expanded.
HF 3590 expands the Minnesota State Auditor's authority to investigate fraud within state government and creates new public reporting mechanisms. The bill requires the auditor to establish a dedicated fraud complaint line and an electronic tip form for citizens to report suspected fraud directly to the auditor. This affects all Minnesotans who may report fraud and state agencies subject to the auditor's oversight. The key change adds specific duties to the auditor's existing role, focusing on proactive fraud detection and public access to reporting tools. The bill does not change the auditor's core financial oversight responsibilities.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 23, 2026
Last action Feb 23, 2026
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Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Party
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Elliott Engen
RRepublican
Co
Drew Roach
RRepublican
Co
Tom Dippel
RRepublican
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