Facility Evaluation Report

On 12-2-24 Licensing Program Analyst LPA Sarah Benson arrived at the facility and met with Administrator Erykah Smith and House Managers David to open a case management conserving the records requested by auditing.

Documents were not reviewed due to staff not responding for the request of documents.

On 6-20-24 an Audits Solvency request was opened for Barker’s facility. The Audits department presented an engagement letter on 8-19-24 requesting documents Bank statements, utility bills, loan statements and most other documents that are typically readily available with a due date of 9-19-24. The Auditing department sent a follow up email on 9-24-24 as a reminder of the requested documents. Auditing reported sending past due notices on 9-25-24 and 10-10-24. Auditing reported they have not received a response or request of an extension. On 10-22-24 LPA Benson performed the yearly annual inspection and offered to return the requested auditing paperwork. Staff stated they have not completed the paperwork. LPA Benson reported that auditing offered an extension of 5 days from 10-22-24.

On 10-28-24 the administrator emailed auditing stating “we are completely stunned by all the information that is needed.” The administrator stated, “I do know, that taxes haven't been done in a few years.” The administrator reported, we will do our best on answering and filling out this form accurately and to the best of our ability. On 11-8-24, the requested paperwork and reports have not been turned into auditing.

Based on interviews and evidence obtained during the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC9099D.

Appeal rights were provided. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report was provided to Administrator Erykah Smith and House Managers David.