A new report from the Illinois Auditor General has once again revealed ongoing failures at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). According to the audit, 29 of 34 findings were repeated issues from prior years, a sign of persistent mismanagement under Governor Pritzker’s administration.

Lawmakers say the agency’s inability to address child abuse and neglect cases continues to put vulnerable children at risk. The recent death of 18-year-old Mackenzi Felmlee, who was known to DCFS, has renewed calls for action.

Senate Republicans say these repeated failures are unacceptable and that it is time to implement meaningful reforms that hold leadership accountable and better protect children in the agency’s care. The full audit report can be found here.