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Attorney general declines to comment on open investigations; addresses DCYF audit, gender-care litigation and a GOP chair's lawsuit

Washington Attorney General - Leadership Media Availability · January 21, 2026
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Reporters pressed the Washington attorney general on DCYF audit findings, an investigation involving Urban League organizations, gender-affirming care litigation and a lawsuit filed by Jim Walsh; the attorney general said the state auditor is investigating DCYF, declined to discuss open probes, and described the lawsuit as politically motivated.

Reporters used a leadership media availability to press the Washington attorney general on several high-profile inquiries and recent litigation.

On the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), a reporter summarized audit coverage alleging $500,000,000 in two programs lacked adequate controls and $2,000,000 in overpayments. The attorney general said the state auditor is conducting audits and that the AG's office will work with client agencies to address audit findings, while distinguishing audit…

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