A new audit revealed that the King County Department of Community and Human Services’ fiscal oversight failures have resulted in potential fraud.
The King County Auditor’s Office latest report identified technical invoicing challenges and a lack of understanding of what is being approved through the department’s hybrid model. DCHS is responsible for granting and monitoring substantial public funds for the county, administering 90% of all county grants.
In 2023 and 2024 combined, the department distributed more than $1.5 billion. That is a 6,700% increase from $22 million in 2019 and 2020 combined…