Chamberlain: Audit all COVID-related funds and spending

ST. PAUL, MN –  Senate Education Committee Chair Roger Chamberlain (R- Lino Lakes) released the following statement regarding an FBI raid on the non-profit group, “Feeding Our Future” for millions of dollars of fraudulent spending from COVID federal funds on luxury items, including homes, cars, trips. 

“The amount of money available to help Minnesotans is staggering, and there has always been a concern with the oversight. This money is supposed to help people, help kids, help small businesses. I appreciate the Department of Education’s diligence in reviewing these funds to catch this fraud. I’m sure other agencies and departments could use support for oversight, so I am calling for an audit of all COVID-related funds and spending to hold accountable bad actors. We must ensure these dollars are going to those who need the help.”