Texas needs more foster care spending transparency, state report says
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A recent report from the Texas Legislative Budget Board emphasizes the need for greater transparency in foster care spending. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is urged to improve financial reporting, particularly regarding costs associated with temporary housing for foster children. Since 2022, temporary placements have cost approximately $150 million, with only $35.6 million funded federally. The report highlights the challenges faced by lawmakers in assessing spending without detailed expenditure data. As the state shifts towards privatized foster care, scrutiny of contractor performance is expected to intensify, especially following the termination of a major contractor after two child fatalities.
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