Federal enforcement actions are escalating in nonprofit fraud cases, with the Department of Justice reporting $6.8 billion in False Claims Act settlements and judgments in 2025. The reporting outlines fraud prosecutions tied to federally funded child nutrition programs and notes a high-profile DOJ indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center amid concerns about broader federal policing of nonprofits. The developments signal tighter oversight expectations for nonprofits and grant recipients that interact with higher education ecosystems, including student services and research-affiliated entities. Compliance and internal controls may face sharper review as agencies increasingly use the False Claims Act framework to pursue alleged misuse of public funds.