Agency Information Collection Activities: IDEA Part B State Plan

The Education Department has published a notice regarding agency information collection activities related to the IDEA Part B State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report. This notice is part of the standard process for collecting and approving information from state agencies.

Education Department Talent Search Program Notice

The Education Department has published a notice regarding its Talent Search Program. This notice is scheduled for official publication on March 23, 2026, and is currently available as an unpublished PDF for informational purposes.

MN Board of Accountancy Revokes CPA Firm Permit for Unpaid Taxes

The Minnesota Board of Accountancy has revoked the CPA firm permit of Cheryl A Hawkins CPA PLLC (Permit No. F2475) due to outstanding delinquent taxes, penalties, or interest owed to the State of Minnesota. The revocation is effective March 9, 2026, and the permit can only be reinstated upon submission of a tax clearance certificate.

Jaime DelMarie Besser CPA Reinstatement Order

The Minnesota Board of Accountancy has issued a reinstatement order for Jaime DelMarie Besser's CPA certificate, which was revoked in 2022 for failure to renew. The certificate will be reinstated to inactive status upon payment of a $25 renewal fee within 90 days.

Andrea Bezdicek CPA Reinstatement Order

The Minnesota Board of Accountancy has issued a reinstatement order for Andrea Bezdicek's CPA certificate, which was previously revoked. The certificate will be reinstated upon completion of 120 hours of continuing professional education and payment of a $100 renewal fee within 90 days.

Benjamin Bohline - CPA Certificate Discipline

The Minnesota Board of Accountancy has censured and reprimanded Benjamin Bohline for violations related to his CPA certificate. Bohline is required to pay a $2,000 civil penalty within 60 days of the order's approval and report any future violations.

Michael Roger Day CPA Reinstatement Order

The Minnesota Board of Accountancy issued a reinstatement order for Michael Roger Day's CPA certificate, which had been revoked in 2018 for failure to renew. The certificate will be reinstated to inactive status upon payment of a $25 renewal fee within 90 days.

Medicaid Fraud Control Units Annual Report: FY 2025

The HHS OIG has released its annual report for Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs) for Fiscal Year 2025. The report details nearly $2 billion in combined criminal and civil recoveries, 1,185 convictions, and 900 exclusions from federal health care programs. It highlights trends in fraud and patient abuse investigations and prosecutions.

Netwrix Password Secure Vulnerabilities Allow Code Execution and DoS

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for Netwrix Password Secure, detailing multiple vulnerabilities that could allow for code execution and denial-of-service attacks. The advisory affects versions prior to 26.3.100 and is rated as high severity.

Critical Azure Vulnerabilities: Remote Attack, Privilege Escalation

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory regarding critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure DevOps, Data Factory, and Cloud Shell. These vulnerabilities allow remote attackers to escalate privileges, manipulate data, and disclose sensitive information, with a CVSS base score of 10.0.