"Massive scheme to defraud" Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services under investigation, search warrant shows

[Valletta]

Federal agents are investigating a "massive scheme to defraud" Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Service program, according to court documents.
A search warrant filed with the U.S. District Court for Minnesota details the fraud investigation concerning the new Minnesota Medical Assistance benefit meant to help find and maintain homes for people with disabilities — including mental illnesses and substance use disorders — as well as the elderly.

"Massive scheme to defraud" Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services under investigation, search warrant shows

Federal agents are investigating a "massive scheme to defraud" Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Service program, according to court documents.

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Incredible that, given Minnesota history, yet another program can go so over-budget without Minnesota leaders intervening.

 

[Pommer]

Federal agents are investigating a "massive scheme to defraud" Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Service program, according to court documents.
A search warrant filed with the U.S. District Court for Minnesota details the fraud investigation concerning the new Minnesota Medical Assistance benefit meant to help find and maintain homes for people with disabilities — including mental illnesses and substance use disorders — as well as the elderly.

"Massive scheme to defraud" Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services under investigation, search warrant shows

Federal agents are investigating a "massive scheme to defraud" Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Service program, according to court documents.

www.cbsnews.com

Incredible that, given Minnesota history, yet another program can go so over-budget without Minnesota leaders intervening.

Charges have not been announced in connection with the investigation.

So there’s fraud (enough) to get a warrant to investigate, but who to charge hasn’t been worked out. Seems like this’ll be a story for a while.