state-and-local-news7.28 min readNationwide Surge in Fraud Scandals Exceeds Minnesota's CasesMinnesota is embroiled in a massive fraud scandal estimated to exceed $9 billion, involving multiple social service programs including child care, housing, and autism services, with federal investigations revealing widespread abuse and misappropriation of funds, leading to federal funding freezes and political controversy.9 months ago•Source: CBS NewsView original source