Minnesota SF2672 increases penalties for state employees and officials who fail to stop fraudulent payments and enhances their responsibilities.

SF2672 amends Minnesota Statutes to increase penalties for state employees and officials who knowingly allow or pay fraudulent claims against the state. The bill raises the maximum prison sentence from five to seven years and the maximum fine from $10,000 to $20,000. It also strengthens the responsibility of these officials to prevent fraudulent payments, ensuring they do not disburse funds if misuse is reported until an investigation by the attorney general or legislative auditor confirms the claim is lawful.

Minnesota SF2672 increases penalties for state employees and officials who fail to stop fraudulent payments and enhances their responsibilities.

SF2672 amends Minnesota Statutes to increase penalties for state employees and officials who knowingly allow or pay fraudulent claims against the state. The bill raises the maximum prison sentence from five to seven years and the maximum fine from $10,000 to $20,000. It also strengthens the responsibility of these officials to prevent fraudulent payments, ensuring they do not disburse funds if misuse is reported until an investigation by the attorney general or legislative auditor confirms the claim is lawful.