NYC Foster Care Safety Audit
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This episode discusses the NYC Comptroller's Office reports on foster care safety and monitoring effectiveness.
Briefing Doc: NYC Comptroller's Office Reports on Foster Care Safety and MWBE Investments This briefing doc reviews two reports published by the New York City Comptroller’s Office: Audit Report on the Administration for Children’s Services’ Monitoring of the Safety of Children in Foster Care MWBE and Emerging Manager Pension Investments, Fiscal Year 2024 Report 1: Foster Care Safety Main Themes: This audit report examines the effectiveness of the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) in ensuring the safety of children placed in foster care. Key Findings: Generally Adequate Monitoring: The report concludes that ACS's mechanisms for monitoring children in foster care are generally adequate. Downward Trend in Maltreatment, but Persistent Issues: While instances of substantiated neglect and abuse have declined from 4% in 2020 to 3.1% in 2023, the audit identifies over 2,000 cases involving more than 1,600 children during this period. Location of Incidents: Over 76% of substantiated incidents occurred during family visitations, highlighting the complexities and challenges associated with maintaining child safety in these settings. Approximately 24% of incidents occurred within…
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