Texas HB534 mandates an external audit of the Department of Family and Protective Services' investigations if complaints reach 15% of annual.

Texas HB534 requires the Department of Family and Protective Services to commission an external audit of its investigations if complaints about those investigations account for 15% or more of the total investigations in a year. The audit must assess the number of reports received, reasons for not investigating some reports, and deficiencies in the department's response to reports of abuse or neglect. It must also recommend necessary revisions to procedures and other changes, such as workforce improvements.

Texas HB534 mandates an external audit of the Department of Family and Protective Services' investigations if complaints reach 15% of annual.

Texas HB534 requires the Department of Family and Protective Services to commission an external audit of its investigations if complaints about those investigations account for 15% or more of the total investigations in a year. The audit must assess the number of reports received, reasons for not investigating some reports, and deficiencies in the department's response to reports of abuse or neglect. It must also recommend necessary revisions to procedures and other changes, such as workforce improvements.