The Arizona Auditor General’s Office says the Department of Economic Security didn’t investigate incidents it should have in its division that helps people with developmental disabilities.
The findings detail accounts where reported incidents involving Division of Developmental Disabilities members weren’t investigated.
The Auditor General’s Office said that meant they failed contractual obligations to ensure safety and welfare.
It also found that DES didn’t address quality of care concerns soon enough, which potentially put members' health at risk.
DES acknowledged the report's findings and said it would work to implement suggestions. Some of which included following the state Medicaid program’s policy to investigate all quality of care concerns.
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The Special Olympics USA Games kick off this weekend in Minneapolis. It’s the world’s largest sports competition for people with intellectual disabilities. -
The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services this month released new rules for work requirements for recipients of Medicaid coverage. -
A Phoenix teen recently broke several national para-swimming records. And her sight is set on the 2028 Paralympics. -
Arizona officials cut funding for a program that provides independent oversight at group homes for people with developmental disabilities, which was created in response to a sex abuse scandal. Advocates say the decision will harm the most vulnerable Arizonans. -
Advocates say a bipartisan state budget proposal doesn’t include funding for a program providing independent oversight at group homes for Arizonans with developmental disabilities that was created in the wake of a sex abuse scandal.
