Modifies Office of Inspector General within Minnesota Department of Education, data practices, and access to records.

The bill modifies provisions for the Office of the Inspector General within the Minnesota Department of Education, including access to records and data practices. It establishes a process for notice, appeal, and withholding of payments. The bill also clarifies definitions of fraud, theft, waste, and abuse. It provides immunity and confidentiality for individuals reporting fraud, waste, or abuse in department programs. The Office of the Inspector General is granted access to relevant books, accounts, documents, data, and property related to department programs.

Modifies Office of Inspector General within Minnesota Department of Education, data practices, and access to records.

The bill modifies provisions for the Office of the Inspector General within the Minnesota Department of Education, including access to records and data practices. It establishes a process for notice, appeal, and withholding of payments. The bill also clarifies definitions of fraud, theft, waste, and abuse. It provides immunity and confidentiality for individuals reporting fraud, waste, or abuse in department programs. The Office of the Inspector General is granted access to relevant books, accounts, documents, data, and property related to department programs.