Columbia County Children and Youth Agency – Amended Fiscal Reports for Fiscal Years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023

This report addresses the amended fiscal reports for Columbia County Children and Youth Agency, covering fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. Conducted according to requirements from Act 148, the review aimed to certify state expenditures for children in the county. For 2021-2022, one adjustment increased expenditures by $130, resulting in $117 due to the county. For 2022-2023, four adjustments decreased expenditures by $5,257, with $4,302 due to the state. The report also identified a failure to maintain required contracts with service providers. The findings and recommended adjustments were discussed with agency management, and the report has been sent to relevant departments for review and action. DHS will notify the county of decisions regarding adjustments and the settlement process, where the county will have an opportunity to appeal. The cooperation of Columbia County’s officials and staff was appreciated throughout this engagement.