Subdivision 1. Audit required. The commissioner shall regularly audit for accuracy the data reported by counties on maltreatment of children.
Subd. 2. Audit procedure. The commissioner shall develop a plan to perform quality assurance reviews of local welfare agency screening practices and decisions. The commissioner shall provide oversight and guidance to counties to ensure consistent application of screening guidelines, thorough and appropriate screening decisions, and correct documentation and maintenance of reports.
Subd. 3. Report required. (a) The commissioner shall produce an annual report of the summary results of the reviews. The report must only contain aggregate data and may not include any data that could be used to personally identify any subject whose data is included in the report. The report is public information and must be provided to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees having jurisdiction over child protection issues. The commissioner shall include the information required under this paragraph in the annual report on child maltreatment and on children in out-of-home placement under section 257.0725.
(b) This subdivision expires January 1, 2032.
1Sp2020 c 2 art 7 s 38; 2022 c 98 art 14 s 30
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities
Chapter 260E — Reporting Of Maltreatment Of Minors
Section 260E.02 — Multidisciplinary Child Protection Team.
Section 260E.03 — Definitions.
Section 260E.05 — Cultural Practices.
Section 260E.055 — Duty To Report; Private Or Public Youth Recreation Program.
Section 260E.06 — Maltreatment Reporting.
Section 260E.065 — Training For Reporters.
Section 260E.07 — Retaliation Prohibited.
Section 260E.08 — Criminal Penalties For Failure To Report; Civil Penalty For Making False Report.
Section 260E.09 — Reporting Requirements.
Section 260E.10 — Notification To Reporters.
Section 260E.11 — Agency Designated To Receive Reports.
Section 260E.13 — Report To Ombudsman.
Section 260E.14 — Agency Responsible For Screening And Assessment Or Investigation.
Section 260E.15 — Screening Guidelines.
Section 260E.16 — Timeline For Screening.
Section 260E.17 — Response Path Assignment.
Section 260E.18 — Notice To Child's Tribe.
Section 260E.19 — Conflict Of Interest.
Section 260E.20 — Agency Duties Regarding Investigation And Assessment.
Section 260E.21 — Screened Out Reports.
Section 260E.23 — Documenting Interviews With Child Maltreatment Victims.
Section 260E.24 — Conclusion Of Family Assessment Or Family Investigation By Local Welfare Agency.
Section 260E.25 — Provision Of Medical Care.
Section 260E.26 — Provision Of Child Protective Services.
Section 260E.27 — Consultation With The County Attorney.
Section 260E.28 — Conducting Investigation In Facility Or School.
Section 260E.29 — Notification Requirements For Schools And Facilities.
Section 260E.30 — Conclusion Of School Or Facility Investigation.
Section 260E.31 — Reporting Of Prenatal Exposure To Controlled Substances.
Section 260E.32 — Toxicology Tests Required.
Section 260E.33 — Reconsideration And Appeal Of Maltreatment Determination Following Investigation.
Section 260E.35 — Data Practices.
Section 260E.36 — Specialized Training And Education Required.