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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