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K-12 Schools Lost $225M to Fraud | Salt Lake City News
Over $225 million in K-12 school fraud uncovered across 24 states and Puerto Rico — nearly 90 cases, with only $67 million recovered. Scams range from fake enrollments and rigged contracts to embezzlement, with Indiana losing $44 million and West Virginia’s maintenance director stealing $3.5 million via fake invoices. Some schemes ran for years before detection. The report, limited in scope, likely only scratches the surface. Education officials and lawmakers are now pushing for stronger oversight and systemic reforms to close the loopholes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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