Report Grant Concerns
The State of Minnesota invests billions of dollars each year in grant programs designed to strengthen communities across the state. Fraud or misuse of these funds diverts critical resources away from Minnesotans.
Both the public and state employees play an important role in protecting state grant funds by reporting concerns about potential fraud or misuse.
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Whistleblower Protections Reporting concerns is the right thing to do, and employees who make good faith reports are protected from retaliation. State law prohibits employers from retaliating against individuals who, in good faith, report suspected legal violations to a government agency or law enforcement. This protection includes safeguarding employees from discharge, discipline, or other adverse actions when they report concerns about fraud or misuse related to state programs. |
Minnesota law requires state agencies and employees to report suspected fraud and misuse of public funds, property, or resources to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Office of the Legislative Auditor. Grantees and members of the public may also report concerns and are protected from retaliation under Minn. Stat. §181.932.
| What to Report | To Whom | Reference |
| Suspected fraud or unlawful use of public funds |
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| Violation of laws or rules governing grants |
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*Note: To facilitate compliance with State Executive Orders, submissions to the BCA Report State Program Fraud Form are distributed to the BCA, Department of Revenue (DOR), and Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), and the Department of Administration (OGM), unless the submitter indicates they are a whistleblower. In this case, only the BCA will receive the report.