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Massachusetts Lawmakers Demand Child Care Audit Amid Fraud Claims

1/8/2026

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Republican lawmakers Marc Lombardo and Nicholas Boldyga urged Gov. Maura Healey to audit the state's Child Care Financial Assistance program amid Minnesota fraud allegations.
They noted the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is tightening regulations after Minnesota fraud claims.
Ohio officials say an attendance-based system protects against fraud.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says Ohio has anti-fraud measures and has not adopted the Biden administration's enrollment payment requirement.

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Republican lawmakers Marc Lombardo and Nicholas Boldyga urged Gov. Maura Healey to audit the state's Child Care Financial Assistance program amid Minnesota fraud allegations.
They noted the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is tightening regulations after Minnesota fraud claims.
Ohio officials say an attendance-based system protects against fraud.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says Ohio has anti-fraud measures and has not adopted the Biden administration's enrollment payment requirement.