Minnesota HF2813 increases penalties for employees and officials who fail to stop fraudulent payments and enhances their responsibilities.

Minnesota HF2813 amends state statutes to increase penalties for employees and officials who fail to stop fraudulent payments. It enhances the responsibilities of these officials to ensure that claims against the state are legitimate. The bill also mandates that officials must certify that services were performed, goods or materials were furnished, or monthly telephone service is in effect before approving a claim. If misuse of public funds is reported, officials must wait for a completed investigation by the attorney general or legislative auditor before disbursing funds.

Minnesota HF2813 increases penalties for employees and officials who fail to stop fraudulent payments and enhances their responsibilities.

Minnesota HF2813 amends state statutes to increase penalties for employees and officials who fail to stop fraudulent payments. It enhances the responsibilities of these officials to ensure that claims against the state are legitimate. The bill also mandates that officials must certify that services were performed, goods or materials were furnished, or monthly telephone service is in effect before approving a claim. If misuse of public funds is reported, officials must wait for a completed investigation by the attorney general or legislative auditor before disbursing funds.