US HB7677

Comptroller General must conduct a study on fraud prevention measures in federal early childhood education, child care, and child nutrition programs, examining effectiveness of procedures to prevent provider fraud

Study must assess whether federal data from audits and reporting requirements is sufficient to identify fraud and whether the government uses this data effectively

Study must specifically evaluate the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, including program integrity results for states that delegated management to counties or local entities, and any corrective action plans implemented

GAO must submit report to Congress within 2 years of enactment, including study results and regulatory or legislative recommendations to improve fraud prevention

Programs covered include Head Start (including Early Head Start), Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Child Care and Development Block Grant program