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HI HR77
Resolution
Status
3/10/2022
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Marten
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AI Summary
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Office of the Auditor is requested to conduct a performance audit of the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services
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Audit must evaluate policies, procedures, and processes for protecting child safety and well-being in home and out-of-home placements, including foster care, guardianship, and adoption
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Audit must examine recruitment and retention of social workers and other staff at the Child Welfare Services Branch
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Office of the Auditor must submit the performance audit with findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the start of the 2023 Regular Session
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Resolution cites the Branch's failure to pass the last three federal Child and Family Services Reviews (2003, 2009, 2017) and an 87-position vacancy rate (22 percent) with 44 social worker vacancies as of early 2022
Legislative Description
Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Child Welfare Services Branch Of The Department Of Human Services.
Performance Audit
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Holt, Ohno, Todd excused (4).
3/30/2022