Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act

The Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act would direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study on fraud prevention measures in federal early childhood education, child care, and child nutrition programs. The study would examine the effectiveness of existing fraud prevention procedures and measures, analyze state corrective action plans related to program integrity, and identify any gaps in current protections. Within two years of enactment, the Comptroller General would submit a report to Congress with findings and recommendations, including any suggested regulatory or legislative changes to strengthen fraud prevention in these programs. This bill is currently in the House Committee on Education and Workforce and has not yet advanced further in the legislative process.