On Tuesday, May 18th, the House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing to examine an investigation by the U.S. Government Accountability Office that reveals reportedly fraudulent behavior by some Head Start grantees regarding enrollment and eligibility processes.
Head Start, a successful early childhood education program, has served more than 25 million children since its inception in 1965. There are over one million children enrolled in Head Start programs across the country.
After learning about the GAO investigation into some Head Start grantees, Chairman Miller wrote a letter to Secretary Sebelius asking her to review the claims of fraud.
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Head Start, a successful early childhood education program, has served more than 25 million children since its inception in 1965. There are over one million children enrolled in Head Start programs across the country.
After learning about the GAO investigation into some Head Start grantees, Chairman Miller wrote a letter to Secretary Sebelius asking her to review the claims of fraud.
Witnesses:
- Ms. Carmen R. Nazario » Assistant Secretary for Children And Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington D.C.
- Mr. Gregory D. Kutz » Managing Director of Forensic Audits And Special Investigations U.S. Government Accountability Office Washington D.C.
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