Legislative auditor allowed to bring a civil or criminal complaint, and authority for attorneys to prosecute certain claims established.

HF 808 amends Minnesota Statutes section 3.971 to give the legislative auditor new authority to file civil lawsuits or criminal complaints regarding fraud or mismanagement in taxpayer-funded programs. It also grants county attorneys the power to prosecute similar fraud allegations under Minnesota law. The bill specifically adds two new provisions: one allowing the legislative auditor to act directly in court, and another enabling county attorneys to pursue these cases. These changes apply to programs funded by taxpayer money and do not affect other state departments' legal standing. The bill directly affects the legislative auditor and county attorneys in their oversight of government spending.