U.S. Department of Education Semiannual Report to Congress, No. 69, April 1, 2014–September 30, 2014

During this period, we closed 68 investigations involving fraud or corruption related 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 and service providers who cheated the students they were in positions to serve. We also issued 12 audit-related reports that included recommendations to improve program operations.