Frankfort, Ky. (September 25, 2025) – Today, Auditor Allison Ball issues the following statement in response to Governor Beshear's new Department of Juvenile Justice regulations:
"I am pleased to see that after a 2024 comprehensive audit from my office and a Biden administration investigation that began that same year, Governor Beshear has finally updated regulations governing the Department of Juvenile Justice's conduct." Auditor Ball said. "The audit revealed harsh and alarming conditions in DJJ facilities. Kentucky's youth deserve better, and my office will closely monitor whether these regulations actually address the findings of my audit."
To see the press release for our 2024 Department of Juvenile Justice Performance Review click here, and to read the full audit visit this link.
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