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K-12 School Fraud Costs Billions | Dayton News
Over $225 million in K-12 school fraud has been confirmed across the U.S. since 2019, with nearly 90 cases uncovered in 24 states — and less than $67 million recovered. From Indiana’s online school enrollment scams to West Virginia’s fake supply invoices, fraudsters inside the system exploited loopholes for years. The report, covering only half the country, likely underestimates the true scale — and top school districts were even left out. With Education Secretary and lawmakers now pushing for stronger oversight, the message is clear: better controls are urgently needed to stop these insiders…
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