Minnesota must provide child care records to U.S. government by Jan. 9

Minnesota has until Jan. 9 to provide federal child care recipient and provider information after HHS paused some federal child care funds.

Minnesota officials were told they must provide federal child care recipient and provider records by Jan. 9 or face potential restrictions on federal funding. The Department of Health and Human Services has paused some federal child care funds to the state while it seeks additional verification. The action follows reports and federal requests related to alleged misuse of funds at some day care centers. The state agency said it learned of the freeze through social media and is analyzing legal and fiscal aspects. Key points: - Minnesota has until Jan. 9 to submit verifying information about child care recipients and providers, state officials said. - HHS has paused some federal child care funds to Minnesota while it requests additional verification. - A U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has scheduled a hearing Wednesday to discuss allegations related to the program. Summary: Federal action has paused funding that supports families and providers while Minnesota examines the federal requests and the possible impact. HHS said it would provide more details by Jan. 5, the state faces a Jan. 9 deadline to submit records, and a House oversight hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.