Tampon Tim appoints a Fraud Czar for MN

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ST PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota is creating a new top-level fraud watchdog, a move aimed at curbing widespread abuse of taxpayer-funded programs.

At the Capitol Friday, Gov. Tim Walz announced the appointment of Judge Tim O’Malley as the state’s new Director of Program Integrity. The role is designed to oversee fraud prevention efforts across state agencies - including Medicaid programs that have been plagued by extensive abuse. He will be based out of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).

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It's not O’Malley’s first time stepping into a high-profile scandal that’s caused the erosion of public trust. In 2014, he was brought in by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis to respond to allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse by clergy.

Also speaking from the press conference Friday, O'Malley told reporters the problem must be addressed "head-on."

"No one has any tolerance for fraud," he said. "It's a widespread problem in Minnesota and across our country. It erodes trust and must be addressed head-on.

"Minnesotans deserve to know that their tax dollars are being put to good use, and they deserve to know that they can trust our public institutions."

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