Tēnā koe Sarah A

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Official and Parliamentary Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development

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From: Sarah A <[FYI request #17586 email]>
Sent: Monday, 15 November 2021 11:59 PM
To: OIA_Requests (MSD) <[MSD request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Results of Shakti investigation

Dear Ministry of Social Development,

I am writing today to request updates on the investigation launched against Shakti Community Council Inc ("Shakti"), as permitted under the Official Information Act 1982. May I please request the information include:

1. Concerns raising the investigation, and whether it was narrowed to issues of management and employment, or if it also included clients' experiences.

2. Amount of funding MSD provided to Shakti following and preceding the investigation, and whether any inconsistency in funding can be attributed to the findings of the investigation.

3. Results of Shakti's charity accreditation assessment in September 2021.

4. Data showing turnover rates of employees in the years 2019 to 2021.

5. Data showing the number of clients who have sought Shakti's services in the years 2019 to 2021.

5. Copies of anonymised evaluation forms clients are to complete once their departure from safe houses are confirmed.

6. A copy of the anonymous open letter released 18 March 2021 on Medium, authored by former staff.

7. Whether MSD made any attempts to seek personal recounts from past employees and/or clients to contribute to the investigation.

8. If possible, copies of all governmental reviews of Shakti in the years 2019 to 2021.

I understand this may require an extension given the abundance of information being asked. Should any of the above be better directed to your independent investigator, please kindly pass on my request to them.

With gratitude,
Sarah A

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Tçnâ koe Sarah A,

 

Please find attached the Ministry’s response to your Official Information
Act request.

 

Nâ mâtou noa, nâ

 

Official and Parliamentary Information team   |  Ministerial and
Executive Services

Ministry of Social Development

 

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whânau.

 

 

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