During a recent meeting of the Health and Human Services Oversight Committee, members were presented with a visual representation of the progress made in addressing audit findings since 2020. The data highlighted a significant reduction in outstanding findings from audits conducted by the Legislative Budget Assistant (LBA), showcasing the effectiveness of policy changes implemented over the past few years.

The graph displayed two sets of bars: one representing the total number of findings at the beginning of each year and the other showing the remaining findings at the end of the year. This visual aid illustrated the ongoing efforts to remediate issues and achieve compliance, with the goal of fully resolving findings so they no longer appear in future reports.

Committee members expressed appreciation for the clarity of the data, noting that it serves as a tangible indicator of improvement in the department's operations. Representative Drei acknowledged the positive trend and credited the recent policy initiatives for contributing to the decline in findings.

While the discussion primarily focused on LBA audits, there was a recognition that other types of audits, such as those conducted by KPMG, were not included in this specific analysis. The committee remains hopeful that continued testing and policy enforcement will lead to further reductions in findings across all audit types.

As the meeting concluded, members were encouraged to ask questions, reflecting a commitment to transparency and ongoing dialogue about the department's performance and accountability. The outcomes of this meeting underscore the importance of effective oversight in ensuring that health and human services in New Hampshire meet the needs of the community.