GAO Report Finds Reduced Oversight of Student Loan Servicers by Education Dept

GAO Report Finds Reduced Oversight of Student Loan Servicers by Education Dept
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In Brief

A GAO report finds the Department of Education has reduced oversight of student loan servicers.

Key Facts

  • The Department of Education has scaled back oversight of student loan servicers.
  • The finding comes from a new report by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office.
  • The report was highlighted by CNBC as a recent development.

What Happened

The Department of Education has reduced its oversight of student loan servicers, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

Why It Matters

Oversight of student loan servicers can affect how loans are managed and the experience of borrowers. Changes in oversight may impact accountability and service quality. Based on a single source report

What's Next

Further responses from the Department of Education or congressional action may follow the release of the GAO report.

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