Audit shows 'measurable progress' in child abuse investigations in Michigan

LANSING, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported a new audit shows "significant and measurable progress" in how the department investigates child abuse allegations.

The recent audit is an update to the Office of Auditor General's 2018 audit which "uncovered serious issues during the Snyder administration," MDHHS said in a statementon Tuesday.

MDHHS said that of the OAG's 17 findings, MDHHS was found to have fully or partially complied in 15 of them.

MDHHS said it disagreed with one of the two findings where it was labeled as non-compliant and "questioned why auditors focused on process and paperwork rather than progress made by MDHHS since the Snyder audit."

"These findings confirm our focus and fuel our resolve," said MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel. "We welcome the opportunity and responsibility to work with the legislature, law enforcement, judges and other partners to transform Michigan’s child welfare system into a national model for competence and caring."

To read more on the MDHHS' response to the recent audit, click here.