In an alarming misuse of resources, six Department of Education employees engaged in a fraudulent scheme that diverted funds meant for homeless children to fund their own lavish trips, including to Disney World.
Linda M. Wilson, the ringleader, orchestrated the misuse of a federal grant, forging signatures and creating false documentation to enable her staff to take their children on these trips.
A whistleblower highlighted the disparity, stating that 'few of the homeless students listed on the paperwork actually attended the trips,' revealing the blatant exploitation of vulnerable children.
The incident reflects a broader issue within the city's public-school system, where a lack of accountability has fostered a culture of corruption, as evidenced by prior scandals involving former DOE officials.
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