U.S. Department of Education Semiannual Report to Congress, No. 68, October 1, 2013–March 31, 2014

During this period, we closed 73 investigations involving fraud or corruption related to the Department’s programs and operations, securing more than $18.7 million in settlements, fines, restitutions, recoveries, and savings. In addition, as a result of our investigative work, criminal actions were taken against a number of people, including school officials who cheated the students they were in positions to serve. We also issued 13 reports that included recommendations to improve program operations.