Department of Education

The purpose of this report is to summarize the OIG’s oversight and investigative work involving Federal student assistance programs and operations over the past 6 FYs—FY 2019 through FY 2024 and to provide the office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) with context on historical areas of weakness involving...

In accordance with the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010, this report presents the results of the OIG's work over fiscal year 2024 in meeting its performance goals.

This Annual Plan presents the major initiatives and priorities the OIG intends to undertake in FYS 2025-2026 to assist the U.S. Department of Education (Department) in fulfilling its responsibilities to America’s taxpayers and students. The plan details the assignment areas and resources that the...

We performed this audit to determine whether Federal Student Aid's (FSA) oversight of its contractor’s acceptability review process ensured that annual proprietary institutions audits meet applicable audit reporting requirements. We found that FSA’s oversight of its contractor’s acceptability review...

This statutory report presents the activities and accomplishments of the OIG from April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. The audits, investigations, and related work highlighted in the report are products of our mission to identify and stop fraud, waste, and abuse; and promote accountability...

Congress provided $5.5 billion for the Emergency Assistance to Nonpublic Schools (EANS) program. The purpose of the EANS programs, authorized under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) and American Rescue Plan (ARP), is to provide services or assistance to...

The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 requires the Inspector General to audit the agency’s financial statements each year, which is intended to help improve an agency’s financial management and controls over financial reporting. The auditors issued a disclaimer of opinion, as they were not able...

The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 requires the Inspector General to audit the agency’s financial statements each year, which is intended to help improve an agency’s financial management and controls over financial reporting. The auditors issued a disclaimer of opinion on the FY 2024...

In accordance with the Reports Consolidation Act of 2000, the OIG reports annually on the most serious management and performance challenges the U.S. Department of Education (Department) faces. For FY 2025, we identified four management challenges the Department faces as it continues its efforts to...

We performed this review to determine whether the Yukon-Koyukuk School District’s (Alaska) expended Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) grant funds for allowable purposes in accordance with applicable requirements. We determined that all of the ESSER expenditures we reviewed for...