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Misrepresentation: Holding Colleges Accountable - Director Summary

Melissa Emrey-Arras discusses our January 2023 report on the enforcement procedures regarding misrepresentation by colleges. Substantial misrepresentation occurs when a college makes certain false or misleading statements-or omissions-about its programs, costs, or graduate employment. GAO recommends the Department of Education complete and update both investigative and penalty procedures to better protect students.
Date: Jan 12, 2023
Runtime: 00:00:58
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Higher Education: Department of Education Should Improve Enforcement Procedures Regarding Substantial Misrepresentation by Colleges
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