Department of Human Services and Children, Youth, and Families requirement to provide a report to the legislature on program integrity

This bill requires the Minnesota Departments of Human Services and Children, Youth, and Families to submit annual reports to the legislature on program integrity starting November 30, 2026. The reports must include specific data from the departments' Office of Inspector General units, covering information on maltreatment investigations, licensing activities, fraud cases, and background studies. These reports will be sent to the chairs and ranking minority members of the relevant legislative committees overseeing human services and children, youth, and families. The legislation aims to increase transparency by mandating regular updates on how these departments manage oversight functions and investigate potential issues within their programs.