Leaked DHS emails flag 2022 grant draw risk
Internal Minnesota DHS messages from December 2022 show CFO Dave Greeman warning of a 'critical' situation with behavioral‑health grants and a narrow window to draw federal funds, saying 'we can’t continue to miss federal draws' and citing potential taxpayer exposure of 'hundreds of thousands or even millions.' DHS told Alpha News it is not aware of any missed federal draws, attributing late-year concerns to grantee underspending and noting invoices submitted after award expiration could not be paid with federal dollars.
📌 Key Facts
- DHS CFO Dave Greeman wrote in Dec. 2022 that there was a 'very narrow window' to draw federal dollars and referenced 'miss[ing] federal draws.'
- A related internal note cited needing $1.7–$2.1 million in agency funds if some subgrantee invoices arrived after the federal deadline.
- DHS, responding on the record, said it is unaware of any missed federal draws and explained end‑of‑year invoice timing requirements and limits.