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Alaska Experienced Challenges in Meeting Federal and State Foster Care Program Requirements During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Submitting OIG:

Department of Health & Human Services OIG

Date Issued:

Friday, June 2, 2023

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Department of Health & Human Services

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

A-06-21-07006

Component, if applicable:

Administration for Children and Families

Administration for Children and Families

External entity, if applicable:

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services

Location(s):

AK,

United States

Type of Report:

Audit

Special Projects:

Questioned Costs:

$0

Funds for Better Use:

$0

Number of Recommendations:

3

Report updated under NDAA 5274:

No

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Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation	Additional Details
23-A-06-083.01	Open	No
We recommend that the Office of Children's Services ensure that staff are adequately trained on policies and procedures to ensure that required background checks are completed before placing children in foster homes under emergency conditions.
23-A-06-083.02	Open	No
We recommend that the Office of Children's Services continue to identify ways to address the challenges related to meeting the requirements for conducting monthly caseworker visits and home inspections, including consulting with ACF.
23-A-06-083.03	Open	No
We recommend that the Office of Children's Services complete home inspections in accordance with requirements for the two foster homes identified by our audit as lacking completed inspections and for the five foster homes requiring in-person inspections.