Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026
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Overview
The Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026 aims to strengthen oversight and accountability within the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. It increases the Secretary’s authority to withhold funds from states found to be engaging in fraud, requires states to implement robust internal controls and investigation processes, and establishes a threshold for improper payment rates that could lead to state ineligibility for funding. The bill also addresses fraud within the Child and Adult Care Food Program and mandates a GAO study on fraud prevention measures across various federal early childhood and nutrition programs.
Key provisions
- Increases the Secretary’s authority to withhold funds from states found to be engaging in fraud.
- Requires states to establish detailed plans for investigating and recovering fraudulent payments.
- Establishes a threshold for improper payment rates that could lead to state ineligibility for funding.
- Mandates a comprehensive review of state performance every 3 years.
- Addresses fraud within the Child and Adult Care Food Program, including debarment of providers.
- Requires states to report annually on improper payments, disaggregated by category.
- Prohibits waivers of sanctions for states found to be in violation of program rules.
- Directs the GAO to conduct a study on fraud prevention measures in federal early childhood and nutrition programs.
Who is affected
- State child care agencies
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