Committee advances bill to extend statute of limitations for complex public‑funds fraud to 10 years Representative Myers said House File 4425 would lengthen the statute of limitations for public‑funds fraud from six to ten years to allow prosecutors time to investigate layered, document‑heavy schemes; the committee re‑referred the bill to the general register.

Minnesota is taking a bold step towards accountability by extending the statute of limitations for public-funds fraud from six to ten years, giving investigators the time they need to tackle complex cases.

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Senate establishes Office of Inspector General to enhance public fund oversight in Minnesota New legislation creates Inspector General office for improving accountability and fraud prevention.

Minnesota is taking a bold step towards greater accountability by proposing an Office of Inspector General to enhance oversight of public funds and prevent fraud.

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New legislation targets theft of public funds with severe penalties Law imposes 24-year prison sentences for theft exceeding $35,000 in public funds.

Minnesota is stepping up its game against public fund theft with a new bill that could impose up to 24 years in prison for serious offenses—are harsher penalties the answer?

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