Fraud by program in Minnesota
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| Child nutrition | 36 | Minnesota Child nutrition cases |
| Medicaid | 9 | Minnesota Medicaid cases |
| Social Security | 3 | All Social Security cases |
| PPP/EIDL | 2 | All PPP/EIDL cases |
| SNAP | 1 | All SNAP cases |
| VA benefits | 1 | All VA benefits cases |
| Medicare | 1 | All Medicare cases |
Where to report fraud in Minnesota
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit · Office of the Minnesota Attorney General · 651-757-1394 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) – Report fraud (SNAP, MFIP, Child Care Assistance) |
| Unemployment benefits | Unemployment Insurance Minnesota (DEED) – Unemployment insurance fraud and identity theft |
| Medicare and other HHS programs | HHS-OIG · 1-800-HHS-TIPS |
| Any WHIP-covered federal program, if you want a reward | America.gov/fraud (how to submit) |
Whistleblower rewards in Minnesota
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota False Claims Act Covers all state funds (state and political subdivisions) | 15–25% if the prosecuting attorney intervenes at the outset; 25–30% if it never intervenes; 15–30% if it intervenes later (Minn. Stat. § 15C.13) | Minn. Stat. §§ 15C.01–15C.16 |
| Federal WHIP | $10,000–$30,000 per tip that leads to criminal charges | DOJ terms |
| Federal False Claims Act | 15–25% of the recovery if the government intervenes; 25–30% if not | 31 U.S.C. § 3730(d) |
The AG website has no dedicated MFCU page or tip line. mfcu.url is an AG MFCU press release (9/29/2026) saying the unit takes tips from the public. Medicaid fraud tips also go to the DHS Office of Inspector General (https://mn.gov/dhs/program-integrity/ , 651-431-2650 or 800-657-3750), which refers credible allegations to the MFCU. HHS-OIG DRA review: Approved (5/27/21).
Estimate federal awards for your case with the calculator, or compare programs in WHIP vs the False Claims Act.
Latest announcements
Source: U.S. Department of Justice press releases, classified by WHIP Reward. Each row is one press release; the same case can appear at several stages, so amounts should not be added. Charged cases are allegations. Search all 50 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Minnesota?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (Office of the Minnesota Attorney General), or to the HHS Office of Inspector General at 1-800-HHS-TIPS. To be eligible for a federal WHIP award, also submit the tip in writing at America.gov/fraud.
Does Minnesota pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the Minnesota False Claims Act (Minn. Stat. §§ 15C.01–15C.16), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% if the prosecuting attorney intervenes at the outset; 25–30% if it never intervenes; 15–30% if it intervenes later (Minn. Stat. § 15C.13). Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Minnesota?
50 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 12 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/medicaid-fraud-control-units-mfcu/files/contact-directors.pdf
- ag.state.mn.us/Office/Communications/2026/09/29_Medicaid-Fraud.asp
- revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/15C
- revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/15C.13
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- mn.gov/dhs/program-integrity
- dcyf.mn.gov/report-fraud
- mn.gov/uimn/applicants/affectsbenefits/fraud/ui-fraud.jsp
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)