Investigation Into Allegations of Wrongdoing by Cascade County Housing for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc.

GAO audited the Cascade County (Montana) Housing for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc. (CCHDD), because of alleged program abuses. Allegations included that CCHDD failed to meet its clients' basic needs for food, shelter, clothing, and medical care; falsified client data for Government records; mismanaged clients' funds; used improper and illegal training programs on clients; and hired unsuitable staff. CCHDD is a nonprofit corporation providing services to developmentally disabled persons. It provides teaching daily living skills to clients in a community group home setting, in a semi-independent living environment, and through day service programs. It also transports clients to various activities and day programs. The services are intended to prevent unnecessary institutionalization of the developmentally disabled. The program received State funds and Social Security Administration funds used to pay for clients' shelter, food, and clothing.