New Jersey Audit Of Department Of Human Services Licensed Residential Programs Serving Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

On October 17, 2017, the New Jersey Office of the State Auditor published this audit of the the Department of Human Services' licensed residential programs that serve individuals with developmental disabilities. The auditor found that the department's licensing and monitoring procedures were adequate to ensure applicable residential programs are licensed and in compliance with most relevant licensing regulations; however, it was also found that some programs hired people with backgrounds who should have been ineligible for employment, and thus excluded. The auditor also recommended the department needs to improve controls to ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing provider . . .