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Committee to Hear SAO Performance Audits

Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) · July 15, 2026

JLARC heard the State Auditor's Office presentation on the audit of Initiative 1163 (home care aide certification), which found that the initiative increased some safety protections but that certification delays and process complexity have hindered workforce supply; SAO recommended streamlining testing and removing redundant DOH FBI verification, and DOH/DSHS said they are implementing changes and support the recommendations.

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