U.S. Department of Education Semiannual Report to Congress, No. 74, October 1, 2016–March 31, 2017

During this period, we completed 43 investigations involving fraud or corruption related to the Department’s programs and operations, securing more than $59.7 million in settlements, restitutions, fines, 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 15 audit and other reports that contained recommendations to improve program operations.