NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new state audit is raising renewed concerns about how Tennessee investigates complaints involving child care providers, finding that required steps meant to protect children are not always being completed before cases are closed.
Auditors with the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office say the Department of Human Services (DHS) already has policies in place designed to ensure child safety. However, the audit found ongoing problems with documentation, timelines, and supervision—issues auditors have flagged before.
Because the concerns are repeated from a prior audit, the findings raise questions about accountability and follow-through…