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Fresno supervisors order independent audit of county social‑services practices after workers, foster families raise concerns
Summary
The Board of Supervisors unanimously directed the CAO to commission an independent audit of Fresno County Department of Social Services practices after resource parents, former social workers and oversight committees described problems with responsiveness, case follow‑up and alleged overrides of frontline assessments.
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on April 6 to direct the county administrative officer to contract for an independent audit of Department of Social Services (DSS) practices focused on child‑welfare decision making, oversight and legal compliance. The motion, introduced by Supervisors Bradford and Chavez, asks the CAO to develop options for an audit that would review placement decisions, reporting procedures and whether legal review is being used consistently before significant placement changes.
Supporters said the audit is intended to identify system strengths and areas needing improvement, not to assign blame. "We need transparency, accountability, and accurate information," a board member said during the hearing. Chief…
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