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Fresno supervisors direct CEO to hire independent audit of county child‑welfare practices
Summary
After months of complaints from former staff and foster‑care stakeholders, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to authorize the CEO to engage an independent audit of the Department of Social Services to review child‑placement decisions, oversight gaps and compliance with state rules.
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors on April 14 directed the county CEO to retain an independent firm to audit practices in the Department of Social Services (DSS), focusing on child‑welfare decision‑making, legal compliance and recommendations to strengthen oversight.
Supervisor Chavez, who co‑authored the request, told colleagues the effort is meant to “tell us what we’re doing well, what needs work,” and to make sure “kids are in the most safe and healthiest environment possible.” He asked that the audit include verification that placement decisions going forward are vetted by county counsel.
The request follows public testimony from current and former social workers, foster‑family representatives and members of the county’s…
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