FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Suspicion of fraud in Minnesota appears to be just the tip of the iceberg. With fraud suspected in Ohio as well, state legislators are on the move. State Rep. Josh Williams, a Republican, is calling for immediate investigations into day care centers, specifically in the Columbus area.

On Tuesday, Williams sent a letter signed by dozens of other lawmakers to the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. The legislators are calling for “unannounced inspections” of daycare facilities that may be suspected of fraud in the Columbus area.

The letter, shared with The Daily Signal, emphasizes the “unannounced” nature, with such inspections described as “an essential tool to identify violations, deter fraudulent practices, and reinforce confidence in the oversight of publicly funded programs.”

“There have been widespread public reports alleging that certain childcare facilities participating in publicly funded childcare programs are fraudulently billing the State of Ohio for children who are not actually in attendance. These allegations raise serious concerns regarding program integrity, the........

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