2022-01 Department of Human Resources Hiring Practices Follow-up

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Audit Activity To verify resolved status, we reviewed DHR rules, applicable policies and procedures, HR Best Practices, various training materials and memos that addressed employment laws including lawful and non-discrimination practices, equal opportunity, and discrimination and compared to hiring practices and found DHR applied compensating controls to address the risk. We identified opportunities to further strengthen internal controls. For example, DHR should clearly define, develop, and implement written policies and procedures to address prohibited personnel hiring practices to ensure future administrations adhere to applicable federal and state laws, their rules, and County's policy and procedures. Otherwise, incorporate Human Resources Best Practices into their rules, policies, and procedures. Prohibited personnel practices(PPPs)is defined as employment-related activities that are banned in the workforce because they violate the merit system through some form of employment discrimination, retaliation, improper hiring practices, or failure to adhere to civil service laws, rules, or regulations that directly concern the merit system principles. Status: Resolved 1 5 1 Status of Recommendations