The theft of billions of taxpayer dollars by fraudsters under Governor Walz is the biggest failure of state government in my lifetime. Stopping fraud in Minnesota has been a top priority for me, and I will continue to work to hold those responsible for the fraud to account. Below is a timeline of a few of my key legislative initiatives and concrete proposals to eliminate fraud and restore accountability. 

January 2025: Rasmusson holds first committee hearing on fraud

As a co-chair of the Senate Human Services Committee, I chose to hold my first hearing exclusively on fraud, waste, and abuse.

I invite you to read more about the hearing here, and listen to my opening comments. 

January 2025: Rasmusson holds press conference on fraud, waste, and abuse

In February, Senate Republicans unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at holding the government accountable for fraud, waste, and abuse. I highlighted my bill to strengthen the Office of the Legislative Auditor, which ensures that state agencies adopt best practices for eliminating fraud.

Watch the press conference here!

After a Senate hearing, HF 3, which strengthens the Office of the Legislative Auditor, which conducts financial, program, and special reviews of state agencies to identify fraud, was passed and included in final budget agreements.

Read more about the bill here!

May 2025: Rasmusson votes for Office of Inspector General Bill

 Despite voting for and passing a bill through the Senate that would have created an Office of the Inspector General, Democrats blocked the bill from receiving a vote on the House floor.

Read the coverage here.

November 2025: Rasmusson calls for federal investigation into fraud / terrorism links - Trump Administration responds

With the Walz administration asleep at the wheel while $1 BILLION+ in taxpayer dollars went to fraud, I joined Fox News to break it down.

After little accountability from Governor Walz, it became clear that he was not capable of preventing or punishing fraud.

Listen to my comments here.  

January 2026: Rasmusson joins Treasury Secretary Bessent for fraud roundtable

This month, I participated in a robust discussion with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on stopping the fraud crisis in Minnesota and shared how the Walz administration enabled fraud. In addition, I requested continued support from the Trump administration to stop the fraud and hold those responsible to account. I am grateful for Secretary Bessent's commitment to use the powers of the US Treasury Department to investigate fraud and protect taxpayers.

View my full comments here!

This work isn't over. Walz and his commissioners must be held accountable. This session, I have three proposals to rein in Minnesota's exploding fraud crisis. Here's what I'm fighting for:

1. Creating an independent Office of the Inspector General with real enforcement authority

2. Restoring the Senate's power to remove commissioners who allow fraud to occur

3. Ending blank checks for state agencies by requiring spending limits, oversight triggers, and legislative approval based on OLA findings. 

Contact My Office

I want to hear from you, my constituents, on issues that are important to you! Please feel free to reach out to my office with any concerns or ideas you may have. You can contact my office at [email protected] or 651-296-4875.

With Gratitude,

Senator Jordan Rasmusson

District 9

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