In the Background

This analysis shows a pattern of behavior, in which administrators of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families pursue background check policy waivers to address caregiver shortages.

2018-2019 Single Audit Report

Source: Audit Reports – Office of the Washington State Auditor

Financial Decision Package

Source: Office of Financial Management – Public Repository (wa.gov)

OFCO Annual Report

Source: Reports and Data | OFCO (wa.gov)

January 2020 Memo

Proclamation 20-31

Source: Proclamations | Governor Jay Inslee (wa.gov)

Email Correspondence

Source: Request Public Records | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Request for correspondence final letter

Final letter clarification

First Installment

Second Installment

Third Installment