Office of Inspector General

Minnesota has begun rolling out an electronic attendance system for its taxpayer-funded childcare program to detect fraud, but only 81 providers (less than 10%) are required to use it initially. The state confirmed 436 open investigations into CCAP-funded daycares, following search warrants at nine providers linked to a fraud probe involving millions in taxpayer funds. Some providers criticize the system for not requiring real-time attendance reporting and raise privacy concerns.

A report reveals the Trump Administration significantly reduced the U.S. Department of Education's staff by 40% and terminated $2 billion in contracts and grants. The Office of English Language Acquisition, which supports immigrant students, was nearly eliminated, raising concerns about the department's ability to fulfill its obligations.

A U.S. Department of Education internal report reveals that the Trump Administration cut 40% of its staff and $2 billion in contracts and grants by March 31, 2025, severely impacting offices like the Office of English Language Acquisition, which was reduced to one employee. The report highlights concerns that the department may no longer effectively support students or enforce federal education laws, though its findings remain incomplete due to staff non-cooperation.

The Secret Service left themselves vulnerable to hacking due to issues with both official and personal devices, as found by a government watchdog report. The report, ordered after an assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pa, was conducted by the Office of Inspector General at the Department of Homeland Security.

Federal Student Aid (FSA), the office managing U.S. student loans, has been significantly impacted by DOGE cuts, leading to operational issues and challenges for borrowers. Upcoming changes in July 2025 will impose lifetime loan caps and limit repayment options, while a report reveals 40% staff attrition at FSA, with nearly a quarter of suboffices having no remaining employees.

A Louisiana ICE detention center failed to maintain sanitary conditions, properly store food, report use-of-force incidents, and maintain medical records, according to a DHS Office of Inspector General report. The report cited incidents including a chokehold and a pen puncturing a detainee's skin, with incomplete video documentation and inadequate disciplinary processes.

A Louisiana ICE detention center failed to maintain sanitary conditions, properly store food, report use-of-force incidents, and keep medical records, according to a 2025 DHS Office of Inspector General report. Specific incidents included an officer applying a chokehold and puncturing a detainee's skin with a pen, with incomplete video documentation. The DHS spokesperson downplayed the issues as 'minor infractions' but did not address use-of-force concerns.

The General Services Administration (GSA) has joined Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force, expanding the White House's efforts to combat fraud in federal contracting. The GSA, which oversees $126 billion in contracts, will provide procurement data and expertise to identify fraud patterns, following past issues with improper payments. The task force has already withheld $1.4 billion from suspected fraudulent providers and arrested individuals in California.

Xavier Becerra, a former HHS Secretary and California Democratic gubernatorial candidate, faces criticism over a 2023 scandal involving missing migrant children during his tenure. A New York Times investigation revealed systemic failures, including unsafe releases and missing documentation, while Becerra defended his actions as addressing a 'broken' immigration system.

The Department of Justice's Office of Inspector General will investigate how the DOJ handled files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The probe focuses on transparency and compliance with protocols during the management of sensitive materials.

The DHS watchdog paused some probes of immigration enforcement during the government shutdown. The Department of Homeland Security's headquarters is referenced in the article.