Purpose

To provide a one-time, general-fund appropriation in fiscal year 2027 for a public awareness campaign. The campaign aims to increase awareness of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehensions state program fraud tip line and the whistleblower procedures and rights related to reporting fraud in programs funded or administered by the state.

Main Provisions

• One-time appropriation: The funds are provided in FY 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of public safety.
• Objective of the campaign: Raise public awareness about the state program fraud tip line and whistleblower procedures/rights for reporting fraud.
• Scope of subject matter: Applies to fraud affecting programs funded or administered by the state.
• Implementation option: The commissioner of public safety may contract with a private entity to carry out the public awareness campaign.
• Status of the appropriation: This is a single-use (one-time) appropriation, not ongoing funding.

Financial Impact

• Source of funds: General fund.
• Amount: Not specified in the provided text.
• Duration: One-time appropriation for fiscal year 2027.
• Oversight: Administered by the commissioner of public safety; potential use of a private contractor to execute the campaign.

Implementation Details

• Responsible agency: Minnesota Department of Public Safety, through the commissioner.
• Target of the campaign: The Bureau of Criminal Apprehensions state program fraud tip line and related whistleblower procedures/rights.
• Potential contractors: The commissioner may contract with private entities to implement the campaign.

Significance / Changes to Existing Law

• This bill creates a new, one-time funding stream to support public awareness efforts about fraud reporting mechanisms, specifically the fraud tip line and whistleblower rights.
• There is no indication of permanent changes to statute; the core change is the authorization of a one-time appropriation and the option to hire a private contractor for the campaign.

Relevant Terms - public awareness campaign - state program fraud tip line - Bureau of Criminal Apprehensions (BCA) - whistleblower procedures and rights - fraud - programs funded or administered by the state - general fund - one-time appropriation - commissioner of public safety - contract with a private entity - fiscal year 2027