U.S. Department of Education, Office of Inspector General

People who commit student aid fraud, K-12 fraud, special education fraud, run fraud scams – what do they have in common? Prison sentences. Read more about our investigations here. https://oig.ed.gov/resources/news-and-updates

Have a tip about fraud involving ED funds? Our hotline investigates thousands of cases every year. Report here: https://oig.ed.gov/oig-hotline

Happening Now: Two former Mississippi school superintendents and a Missouri schoolteacher sentenced for stealing almost $400K. Read the press release:

Three School Employees from Mississippi and Missouri Sentenced for Embezzling Nearly $400,000 in Department of Education Funds Two former school superintendents and a schoolteacher have been sentenced for stealing almost $400,000.00 from the Department of Education. These arrests, and ultimate prosecution, was an action on part of President Trump's National Fraud Enforcement Division.

Our May Monthly Highlights report is out! It’s a fast, focused snapshot of recently issued OIG reports, investigations, fraud awareness and prevention efforts, and more:https://oig.ed.gov/sites/default/files/document/2026-06/fy26_may_monthly_highlights6.1.26v100_508_secured.pdf

Fraud rings target Federal student aid using stolen or misused identities. Protect yourself:https://oig.ed.gov/sites/default/files/document/2024-09/fy24_fraud_ring_poster_8.26.24v100_508_secured.pdf

If you witnessed fraud involving federal education funds and are afraid to report, you’re not alone — and you may be protected under federal whistleblower laws. Know your rights and share them with others! https://oig.ed.gov/resources/whistleblower-protections

The OIG has issued its 92nd Semiannual Report to Congress, highlighting six months of oversight work—including investigations, audits, and other activities that strengthen accountability in Federal education programs and tackle fraud, waste, and abuse. Dive into it now! https://oig.ed.gov/reports/semiannual-report/us-department-education-office-inspector-general-semiannual-report-1

Student aid fraud rings steal identities and student aid. Learn how they work and how to protect yourself. https://oig.ed.gov/sites/default/files/document/2024-09/fy24_fraud_ring_poster_8.26.24v100_508_secured.pdf

Fraud in education takes many forms. Learn how to spot it fast:https://oig.ed.gov/sites/default/files/document/2024-06/fy24_fraud_indicators_brochure_3.25.24v100_508_secured.pdf

Fighting Fraud Friday: A former executive of a nonprofit that ran after-school programs was sentenced to prison for running fraud schemes involving more than $1.9 million. See how it unfolded here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndil/pr/former-executive-chicago-area-non-profit-sentenced-prison-19-million-fraud-schemes