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Lawmakers get sobering assessment of failing NC FAST computer system

The child welfare component of the state’s NC FAST computer system is a $92 million money pit. Its epic malfunction is putting children’s safety at risk. State Department of Health and Human Services officials and directors of county social services departments gave that grim assessment to lawmakers Tuesday, March 19, along with a hard choice....

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NCDHHS Faces $1.7 Millon Federal Fine For Non-Compliance

North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services faces a minimum $1.7 million federal penalty after failing to meet child safety, placements, services, and other components by which state child and family services are measured for compliance. Rafael Lopez, commissioner of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families at HHS, informed North Carolina DHHS Secretary...

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