Audit Finds Archdiocese Compliant With Charter For Protection of Children, Young People

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Catholic New York

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE

The archdiocese has been found in compliance with all audited articles within the U.S. Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People for the 2015-2016 audit period.

StoneBridge Business Partners of Rochester performed the on-site audit of the archdiocese Dec. 7-8, according to Edward Mechmann, director of the archdiocesan Safe Environment Program.

The conclusions are based upon inquiry, observation and review of specifically requested documentation to StoneBridge during the audit.

“It’s a real testament to how significant the charter has been to us,” and how committed both Cardinal Dolan and his predecessor, the late Cardinal Edward Egan, have been to it.

“It’s a very gratifying accomplishment,” Mechmann added. “It was a serious, good audit.”

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