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Lawmakers press for stronger audits after childcare overpayment findings; opinions split on third-party reviews
Washington State Legislative Preview · January 9, 2026
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Summary
Legislators pressed for accountability after audit findings and reported overpayments at DCYF; Republicans proposed an independent third-party audit bill while others urged using and resourcing the state auditor and existing joint legislative audit mechanisms.
Questions from the audience flagged earlier audit findings and an acknowledged $2 million in overpayments to more than 1,300 childcare providers. Representative Couture and several Republican speakers said the scale of concern justifies a third-party audit and cited bill 2058 as a legislative vehicle to expand external…
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