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Multnomah County auditor finds Preschool for All has expanded access but flags communication, provider support and growth risks
Summary
An auditor’s performance audit found Preschool for All has reached many priority children and grown participating sites, but auditors recommended 16 actions to improve transparency, outreach, provider supports and facilities planning as the county works toward universal preschool capacity.
Multnomah County’s auditor presented a performance audit of the Preschool for All program that found the initiative has expanded seats for many children from priority groups but that shortcomings in communications, provider supports and facilities planning pose risks to the program’s longer‑term goal of universal preschool.
Jennifer McGwirk, Multnomah County Auditor, and staff auditors Mandy Hood and Caroline Zavitzkowski presented the audit and 16 recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Department leaders said they accept the recommendations and will work with the auditor’s office to implement them.
The audit reviewed program data, contracts and interviews with 63 stakeholders including program staff, participating and nonparticipating providers and families. Auditors reported 133 participating sites as of the briefing (11 added mid‑school‑year) and said nearly 2,000 children were enrolled before the midyear additions; the auditors did not provide a post‑midyear total during the presentation.
Fiscal data presented by the auditor showed…
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