March 21, 2025
We found that broadband grantees largely met the goals we reviewed. In contrast, the workforce grant programs lack goals, and the performance metrics DEED is statutorily required to report are unhelpful for measuring program success. Further, DEED did not comply with certain state grants management policies. We offer recommendations to DEED and the Legislature to strengthen DEED’s management of grant programs.
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