State employee reporting fraud in the use of state or federal money rewarding establishment

SF 888 amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16A.90, to create a program rewarding state employees who report fraud in the use of state or federal funds. It establishes a one-time bonus system where eligible employees can receive up to 10% of documented cost savings (capped at $50,000) for reporting fraud or suggesting efficiency improvements, paid from the savings' appropriation. Employees whose primary role involves finding savings are generally excluded, and the program requires biannual legislative reports detailing participation, awards, and cost savings by agency. This directly affects state employees who identify fraud or cost-saving opportunities in state operations.