Gov. Tim Walz has issued an executive order aimed at cracking down on fraud in Minnesota by utilizing new data-sharing laws passed in the anti-fraud legislative package .

Multiple state agencies are included in the directive, which requires them to look at their data to identify, prevent, or eliminate fraudulent use of state funds, resources, or programs. If any fraud is suspected, they must report it to the Department of Revenue, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Office of the Legislative Auditor.

"We have no tolerance for fraud in the State of Minnesota. Abuse of taxpayer dollars takes resources away from the people who need them most. If you commit fraud in Minnesota, you will be prosecuted and held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. While we will continue

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