State Performance Audit Finds Michigan Child Protective Services Failed To Start & Complete Investigations On Time

A state performance audit found that Michigan’s child protective services (CPS) failed to commence and complete some investigations on time. Investigators are to commence an investigation within 24 hours, and are to complete the investigation typically within 30 days. About 17% of investigations did not commence within 24 hours. Nearly 30% of reviewed investigations were not completed within required timeframes; these investigations were completed 44 days late on average, with the delays ranging from one day to eight months late.

Additionally, the audit found that CPS investigators were not always conducting investigations properly. Medical examinations were not obtained in . . .