The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) has made significant progress in their response to last summer’s audit.

DCHS recently completed one of the 10 audit recommendations and is actively making progress on all nine others. This includes launching an annual Anti-Fraud Training for all departmental staff, implementing new policies and procedures around contract management, and offering new contract and fiscal management trainings to contracted providers. Additionally, DCHS completed a risk assessment of the hybrid payment model and is boosting collaboration with Public Health – Seattle & King County.

This progress is a testament to DCHS’ commitment to being stronger financial stewards of public funds. Learn more about all the work DCHS has accomplished by visiting the department’s Fiscal Stewardship webpage.