The “No Aid for Ghost Students Act“ seeks to codify fraud detection measures already implemented by the Education Department. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation, introduced…
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SAMHSA Invests in Prevention of Addiction and Support for Mental Health
The funding will also strengthen the behavioral health workforce. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
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HUD Cuts Los Angeles Homelessness Funding During Fraud Investigation
Secretary Turner said his organization will fund results, not “corrupt failure or the homeless industrial complex.” The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the suspension of funding…
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OMB Reviews and Updates Grant Distribution Practices
The White House effort focuses on grant oversight, funding procedures, and federal award compliance measures. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is updating a rule for grant…
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Labor Department Requests Unemployment Insurance Funding Freeze for Pandemic-Era Claims
The departments seek to preserve federal funds associated with alleged fraudulent insurance claims. The Department of Labor and the Office of the Inspector General have announced their intention…
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Education Department Expands IDEA Funding for Students With Disabilities
New federal guidance lets states use IDEA funds to support expectant parents preparing for disability-related services The U.S. Department of Education announced a $144 million increase in funding…
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Vice President Provides Anti-Fraud Task Force Update
The Justice Department filed charges against fraudsters in Minnesota. Vice President JD Vance recently spoke about the efforts of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. The…
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Labor Department & Inspector General Partner to Prevent Unemployment Insurance Fraud
The vice president continues to guide the federal effort to address fraud nationwide. The Department of Labor and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have announced a…
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Education and Labor Departments Launch State Assessment Grant Competition
Federal agencies announce FY 2026 program to support state testing and accountability systems. The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced the Fiscal Year 2026 competition…
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Senate Advances Measure to Ban Legislative Pay During Government Shutdowns
Senator Kennedy proposed the rule change after the longest full and partial government shutdowns in the nation’s history. The U.S. Senate unanimously voted to move a resolution forward…
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