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LFC report cards show mixed agency performance; CYFD repeat maltreatment and staff turnover flagged

Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) · April 27, 2026

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Summary

LFC's report‑card presentation showed improvements in graduation rates and Medicaid home‑visiting but persistent red ratings for the Children, Youth and Families Department (repeat maltreatment and high protective‑services turnover). Staff recommended deeper oversight and follow‑up through the child‑welfare subcommittee.

Helen Goswah, communications analyst, guided the committee through LFC's report cards, which compare program performance across quarters and agencies. She said most program measures were "yellow" (near target) in the second quarter and pointed to notable items:

- Public education: Graduation rates improved and met an 80% target…

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