State Agencies
This report addresses the reasons why people referred for behavioral health services from other agencies do not always receive these services. We found that several factors appear to cause such...
The goals of the Healthy Families Program are the prevention of child abuse and neglect and the promotion of child development and wellness. To determine whether the program was effective...
Based on the benefits demonstrated during the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (Department) use of A+B bidding, the Legislature should consider amending statute to allow the Department and Transportation Board to...
This report addresses issues related to three Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) programs that are responsible for protecting the State’s critical water resources from contamination.
Aquifer Protection Permit (APP)...
The report addresses how the Board handles complaints filed against Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), Public Accountants (PAs), and registered public accounting firms. Many of the complaints filed with the Board...
The Office of the Auditor General has performed audit work to address the 12 statutory Sunset Factors for the Department of Health Services. These factors accompany a series of five...
To protect the public from communicable diseases, such as hepatitis, HIV, and tuberculosis, the Bureau of Epidemiology collects, analyzes, and disseminates information about these and other diseases. However, incomplete and...
The Program has not yet been able to measure its effectiveness in preventing kids from starting to smoke and helping adults to quit. The report recommends several specific improvements in...
The Board is charged with regulating approximately 5,000 dentists, dental hygienists, and denturists in Arizona. We found that it is generally effective in fulfilling its licensing and complaint duties. However...
The Council needs to develop a strategic plan for increasing the number of qualified interpreters in Arizona. Not only is there a shortage of interpreters in Arizona, but only 76...
This report addresses how well the Board fulfills its responsibilities, specifically focusing on problems the Board experienced with its oral exam. The report found that the Board is generally efficient...
The report addresses the Division of Behavioral Health Services’ oversight of the Regional Behavioral Health Authorities (RBHAs), contractors that administer and provide behavioral health services for the State. We found...
The report notes that despite increases in its General Fund appropriation and child support collections, the Division is projecting a revenue shortfall of $1.2 million or more during fiscal years...
The report addresses both RUCO’s and the Board’s effectiveness in ensuring that residential utility customers’ interests are protected. Regarding RUCO, the report found that RUCO is generally effective in advocating...
The report addresses issues relating to the Arizona State Hospital’s ability to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. The hospital’s patient treatment units are often insufficiently staffed to...
The report addresses issues related to the Department’s efforts to ensure a long-term water supply for the State. The report contains two findings. The first finding notes that under the...
This report focuses on the Council’s progress in evaluating and coordinating publicly funded drug and gang prevention and treatment programs in Arizona since the 1996 Auditor General Report (Report No...
The report addresses why the State needs to consider changing the Certificate of Necessity (CON) system, its current statutory approach to regulating ambulance services. The CON system provides more regulation...