Department of Health Services - Behavioral Health Services for Adults With Serious Mental Illness inMaricopa County

This special audit reviews the delivery of behavioral health services to adults with serious mental illness (SMI) in Maricopa County, where more than 18,000 adults were enrolled to receive services in fiscal year 2005. Arizona has a well-funded mental health system managed by the Department of Health Services’ Division of Behavioral Health Services (Division.) The Division should increase its existing efforts to measure whether adults with SMI are making progress. The Division should also provide greater assurance that monies are spent appropriately and sufficient services are provided.