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Delaware State Auditor Finds Inadequate Background Check Processes for Schools The Delaware state auditor has found that the Department of Education has room for improvement in its background check processes for individuals who will have direct contact with students. The State Auditor stated that the office conducted an audit of the school districts within the state and the Department of Education’s Human Resources department to see if the state’s laws and regulations pertaining to background checks were being followed. After performing an audit of all 19 of the school districts and the Department of Education itself, the audit team found that the Department of Education needs to improve thier compliance. However, the department was not fully compliant with regulations and had failed to maintain appropriate processes and internal controls to ensure that the checks were being correctly carried out and retained. As a result, the audit report recommends the Department of Education perform a review to update its processes with the intent of becoming compliant with state requirements. In addition, it is recommended they develop a process to monitor and ensure that criminal background checks are properly obtained, and reviews of the checks to determine suitability for employment are appropriately documented. The report states that the Department of Education did have processes and procedures in place to perform and retain criminal background checks. However, these were not fully compliant with state law and regulation. Additionally, every district employed its own processes and procedures, and there were a number of opportunities to improve internal controls throughout these entities. The audit performed a sample of 36 employee records for positions requiring a criminal background check. Out of these, 35 records lacked documented evidence showing completion of a determination of employment suitability. However, the department did state that it only retains suitability reports in cases where criminal activity was recorded. However, even in one case where a suitability report was completed, it did not reference the relevant policies and procedures for determining suitability. The audit also found five employees who had no evidence of a suitable background check having been performed. As the State Auditor noted, these background checks are critical for protecting students and ensuring that individuals who are entrusted with the care of children can be trusted to do so safely. These checks are also necessary to ensure that school districts and the Department of Education meet state and federal law responsibilities. Learn more about keeping compliant with fair chance hiring practices with Pre-employ’s free guide on 5 Tips To Avoid FCRA Non-Compliance.

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Delaware State Auditor Finds Inadequate Background Check Processes Needs for Schools

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