Department of Children and Families, child protective investigations and oversight and administration of Community-Based Care Lead Agencies: operational audit

Section 11.45(2)(f), Florida Statutes, requires that the Auditor General conduct an operational audit of each State agency on a periodic basis. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 11.45(2)(f), Florida Statutes, have directed that this report be prepared to present the results of this operational audit. This operational audit of the Department of Children and Families (Department) focused on Department child protective investigations and the oversight and administration of foster care programs and related services by the Department and selected Community-Based Care Lead Agencies (CBCs). The audit also included a follow-up on selected findings noted in the previous report No. 2019-111.