Statement·other·said 2026-01-06
“Viral claims of widespread fraud in Ohio's publicly funded child care system are not backed by evidence; the state pays day cares only for children who actually attend, verified by digital sign-in and audits.”
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Verdict
Trueby NPR
2026-01-11Reasoning
NPR and other outlets reported the underlying social-media fraud allegations were unsubstantiated; Ohio's public child-care reimbursement system pays based on verified attendance and is regularly audited, supporting DeWine's factual rebuttal.
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