Lawmaker wants alleged Ohio child care fraud investigated

(The Center Square) – Pointing to a multimillion-dollar taxpayer fraud scandal in Minnesota, an Ohio lawmaker wants an investigation into the state’s child care facilities he says are suspected of fraud.

Rep. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania Township, claims there have been multiple reports alleging fraud in publicly funded child care programs that bill the state for children who don’t attend. Williams specifically wants Columbus-area facilities investigated.

“What’s happening in Minnesota is almost certainly occurring in Columbus – and Ohio needs to use every power we have under the law to stop it,” Williams said in a social media post…

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