A funding dispute is ongoing between a state and the federal government. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has withheld a significant amount of Medicaid funding. The state's human services official argues that efforts to combat fraud have been aggressive, but more transparency is needed from the federal government.

A letter was sent to a federal administrator, outlining the state's position and seeking evidence to justify the funding deferrals. The letter emphasizes the importance of a transparent partnership between the state and federal government.

Further details on this dispute are available, including the contents of the letter and the state's efforts to address fraud concerns.