The U.S. Department of Education announced that enhanced fraud control measures in student aid programs have saved taxpayers over $1 billion, according to agency officials.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon ordered a comprehensive review of student aid programs as part of efforts to strengthen oversight and prevent fraudulent activity. The department did not specify the timeframe over which the savings were achieved or provide details about the specific fraud control measures implemented.

Separately, the conservative organization America First Legal has filed a request with the Department of Education calling for the creation of a centralized campus crime database. The group cited what it described as critical gaps in reporting under the Clery Act, federal legislation that requires colleges and universities to disclose campus crime statistics.

The Clery Act, enacted in 1990, mandates that higher education institutions receiving federal funding annually report crime statistics and security policies to the federal government and make this information available to current and prospective students and employees.

America First Legal's filing argues that current reporting mechanisms are insufficient and that a centralized database would provide better oversight of campus safety issues. The group did not specify what particular gaps in reporting prompted their request.

Both developments highlight ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to increase oversight and accountability in federal education programs and campus safety measures.