Committee Meeting | Audit - April 8, 2026

The Wayne County Commission's Committee on Audit convened on April 8, 2026, primarily to review a performance audit report from the Office of Legislative Auditor General concerning the Wayne County Department of Juvenile and Youth Services (JYS) abuse and neglect program. The audit focused on compliance with contract provisions, billing accuracy, and internal controls related to grant funding from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Key findings included deficiencies in tracking certificates of insurance, incomplete background checks for contractors and subcontractors, lack of documented policies and cross-training for billing reviews, duplicate and unapproved billings, and delays in reimbursement submissions to the state. Management agreed with all 11 recommendations aimed at strengthening oversight and controls. The committee discussed the transition of services previously contracted to Assured Family Services to in-house management and the third circuit court, with funding supported by the child care fund and county general funds. A motion to receive and file the audit report was approved. The committee also indicated plans to request a corrective action plan to address these issues across other contracts within the department.