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flag A Tennessee audit found serious flaws in child protection services, including delayed abuse investigations and outdated systems, raising safety concerns.

flag A Tennessee state audit has revealed systemic failures in the Department of Children’s Services, including delayed child abuse investigations, inadequate oversight of juvenile facilities, and persistent issues with outdated systems like TFACTS. flag The report highlights delays in updating child fatality records, insufficient supervisory reviews, and missed medical screenings, raising safety concerns for vulnerable youth. flag Despite some improvements, such as reduced call abandonment and lower turnover, critical problems remain, including low substantiation rates for abuse cases and improper payments. flag The findings, valid through June 2026, will inform a state committee’s review of DCS’s future, including potential restructuring.

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