Establishing an office of fraud and accountability within the department of children, youth, and families.

SB 6344 establishes an Office of Fraud and Accountability within Washington's Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to investigate fraud and abuse in DCYF programs like child care and welfare benefits. The office will operate a 24-hour hotline for public complaints, conduct independent investigations, and access department records (with legal safeguards) to recover overpayments and prevent misuse. It must report progress to the legislature by December 2027. This directly affects DCYF programs and the public using them through enhanced oversight for fraud prevention and accountability.