U.S. Department of Education Semiannual Report to Congress, No. 71, April 1, 2015–September 30, 2015

During this period, we completed 74 investigations involving fraud or corruption related to the Department’s programs and operations, securing about $50 million in settlements, fines, restitutions, recoveries, forfeitures, and savings. In addition, as a result of our investigative work, criminal actions were taken against a number of people, including school officials and service providers who cheated the students they were in positions to serve. We also issued nine audit reports that contained recommendations to improve program operations.