Child Welfare Performance Audit, October 2014 By The Colorado Office Of The State Auditor

On October 30, 2014 the Colorado Office of the State Auditor released its performance audit of the Department of Human Services’ Child Welfare agency. The 260-page report represents findings and recommendations by the State Auditor. The report is presented in five chapters and two appendices: Chapter 1 – Overview of the Child Welfare System, Chapter 2- Initial Contact with the Child Welfare System, Chapter 3 – Statutory Oversight Mechanisms, Chapter 4 – Coordination of Services, and Chapter 5 – New Initiatives.

The Department of Human Services’ Child Welfare agency oversees and guides the 64 Colorado counties departments of human and social services, in . . .