The Brief

The King County Auditor's Office found potential fraud and lack of oversight in DCHS grants.

Millions may have been lost, but exact figures are unknown due to insufficient documentation.

Legislation is proposed to improve accountability, with the future of affected youth programs uncertain.

KING COUNTY, Wash. - The King County Auditor's Office released some disturbing financial findings from a county agency, pointing out potential fraud, waste and abuse.

The auditor’s investigation looked at the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) and the grants they doled out to four local youth programs.

The independent agency says they uncovered improper payments, potential fraud and a lack of oversight when it came to contracts or grants awarded.

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