County reports progress on DCFS audit: referrals down 57% and interagency steps underway

Mar 10, 2026

DCFS staff told the board that open referrals have fallen from a peak near 3,997 to about 1,497 (a ~57% reduction) and outlined steps taken on audit recommendations, new documentation templates, a family‑finding contract launching April 1, expanded interagency coordination (AB2083 MOU work) and an updated public dashboard.

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Alameda County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and system partners gave the Board of Supervisors a status update on March 10 about progress addressing a 2024 audit and steps ahead of an on‑site California Department of Social Services review.

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