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Auditor-Controller submits $11 million contract monitoring audit plan for 2026-27
The county's contract monitoring division plans 272 assignments checking whether nonprofits and vendors spent public funds as required.
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County Youth Commission committee seeks approval of 2026 youth survey report
Survey of 1,174 young people found mental health the top advocacy priority, named by 66 percent of respondents.
County children's panel reports decline in foster agency recruitment
Commission committee says foster family agencies are increasingly left placing youth with complex needs as recruitment falls.
County youth department briefs commission on diversion and reentry programs
DYD outlined plans for a transitional support program for youth exiting foster care, where 40% experience homelessness.
County homelessness department to brief Youth Commission on youth housing programs
HSH says current resources serve about 1,000 young adults a year and it is seeking $103 million from philanthropy to reach 10,000 more.
County auditor's draft plan proposes 276 contractor reviews in 2026-27
The Auditor-Controller's contract monitoring arm estimates $11.31 million to check how County contractors spend public funds.
County auditors report 98 reviews in 2024-25, warn of funding and staffing gaps
The Auditor-Controller's Audit Division covered 25 departments and reports a 38% vacancy rate in its annual report.
Auditor finds DCFS completed two of four purchasing fixes
Child welfare agency still needs independent reviews of accounting system access and invoice payments, auditor says.
Auditor finds child welfare agency fixed all five computer system weaknesses
A follow-up review says DCFS added security checklists, training records and written procedures for new computer systems.
County review finds financial weaknesses at foster care provider Hannah's Children's Homes
The provider reported a $78,079 operational loss for 2024 and filed a late audit report with the state.
County review finds unpaid payroll taxes at former foster youth group home provider
Mindful Growth Foundation, which ran four residential sites for county youth, had its contract end June 30, 2026 after four findings.
County review of Wayfinder foster family agency finds 13 compliance problems
Two foster homes lacked working carbon monoxide detectors; the agency has agreed to a corrective action plan.
County review of Hermanitos Unidos foster family agency finds 17 compliance problems
County reviewers found unsafe storage and exit conditions in foster homes and late service plans for six children and young adults.
County review finds 15 compliance issues at Optimist Youth Homes housing program
Staff training gaps, a late incident report and missing paperwork were found at the transitional housing provider for former foster youth.
County review finds 23 compliance problems at Walden housing program for former foster youth
The contractor agreed with the findings and submitted a corrective action plan, county child welfare officials say.
County review finds accounting weakness at Koinonia Foster Homes
A county financial review of the foster care contractor flagged a material weakness in its 2024 audited financial statements.
County review finds federal grant reporting gap at Korean American Family Services
The nonprofit left pass-through agency details off its federal awards schedule and says it has fixed the process.