GAO to Review Trump Administration's Transfer of Education Programs, Student Loan Collections to Other Agencies
The Government Accountability Office will examine the transfer of Education Department responsibilities, including student loan default collections, to other federal agencies. Senator Elizabeth Warren said she pushed for the investigation.
BenzingaThe Government Accountability Office has begun a review of the Trump administration’s transfer of Education Department programs to other federal agencies. The review will include student loan default collections being moved to the Treasury Department. The GAO sent a letter on May 26 stating it initiated the work in response to a February request from lawmakers.
The agency plans to begin reviewing the transfer of student loan default collections later this summer. The review expands on existing GAO work examining interagency agreements involving the Education Department. ” She described the GAO review as a “major step forward” in protecting students and teachers.
), and other Democratic lawmakers, according to ABC News. Warren posted on X last Monday about the effort.
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