Department of Health and Human Services audit states ‘Arkansas failed to comply’ with requirements for reports of child abuse

6 articles, oldest first.

1. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

   Arkansas failed to properly handle child abuse allegations, federal audit says ↗ (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

   Published Oct 7, 2026

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   A federal audit says Arkansas failed to properly handle allegations of child rape and of children being watched on camera while undressing, and didn't conduct proper follow up on those reports.

2. NWA Home Page

   Department of Health and Human Services audit states ‘Arkansas failed to comply’ with requirements for reports of child abuse ↗ (opens NWA Home Page)

   Published Oct 7, 2026

   Same headline from 3 more outlets

   NWA Home Page's feed description

   A federal audit by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found that Arkansas failed to comply with legal requirements for screening and investigating reports of child abuse and neglect between October 2023 and September 2024.

3. Arkansas Times

   Federal audit says Arkansas mishandled reports of child abuse and neglect ↗ (opens Arkansas Times)

   Published Oct 8, 2026

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   A federal audit found Arkansas mishandled thousands of reports of child abuse and neglect, including allegations of rape and video surveillance in children’s bedrooms. The Sept. 29 report from the […]

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