Complaint Investigation Report

Allegation: Client's funds are being mismanaged while in care . Staff interviews revealed that S-3 was cashing C-3’s checks through S-3’s bank account (per C-3’s request and to prevent C-3 from paying check cashing fees). Staff interviews revealed that the money from C-3’s cashed checks were documented on C-3's Personal & Incidental money log and safeguarded at this facility by staff. S-3 was unaware that S-3 was unable to cash C-3’s checks through S-3’s bank account. Staff interviews corroborates this allegation.

Based on LPA’s observations, interviews and records review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the allegation noted above is found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

Deficiency was observed and cited per California Code of Regulation Title 22 Division 6. Refer to LIC9099D.

Exit interview held, copy of report and Appeal Rights provided to Kim Salvador.