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Council adopts code requiring stronger DCHS contract management, monitoring and reports after audit
Summary
After an auditor’s review uncovered shortcomings in the Department of Community and Human Services’ contracting practices, the King County Council adopted new code and reporting requirements to strengthen contract management and oversight.
The King County Council on Tuesday adopted an ordinance directing the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) to strengthen contract management and compliance monitoring after the county auditor identified weaknesses in a recent review.
The adopted measure (proposed ordinance 2025‑0266, as amended) requires DCHS to document and implement best practices for contract management, perform annual risk assessments of contract agencies, and conduct at least one in‑person site visit of each multiyear contractor every three years. The…
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