LaCresia Wright
Fairburn,GA
Summary
Seasoned Public Sector Compliance Specialist with over 10 years of experience in contract monitoring, fiscal reviews, and regulatory compliance for state-funded programs. Expertise in contract lifecycle management, risk-based funding analysis, and executive compliance reporting. Collaborates effectively with procurement and budget units to uphold accountability and ensure regulatory alignment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Consultant III – Contract & Compliance Lead
State of Georgia – Department of Human Services
Atlanta, USA
06.2015 - Current
- Manage full contract lifecycle for 11 nonprofit and public institution contractors administering $7.3M+ annually in state and federally funded programs.
- Conducted independent compliance and fiscal monitoring reviews to uphold contract terms, state auditing standards, and federal TANF regulations.
- Lead quarterly compliance assessments and pre-award risk evaluations to assess fiscal capacity, internal controls, and regulatory readiness.
- Reviewed and evaluated $15.5M in grant applications (RFP/Statements of Need), conducting risk analysis, budget scoring, and compliance review to inform funding recommendations.
- Identify irregularities and systemic compliance risks; develop and monitor corrective action plans to ensure remediation.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reports outlining findings, risk exposure, and recommended corrective actions for senior leadership.
- Developed and delivered fiscal compliance training that reduced monitoring findings by 40%.
- Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) | Atlanta, GA
Managed Care Specialist – Medicaid Eligibility
State of Tennessee – Bureau of TennCare
Nashville, USA
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Reviewed Medicaid long-term care eligibility determinations, ensuring compliance with federal CMS and state TennCare regulations to uphold program integrity.
- Interpreted policy guidelines and applied financial eligibility standards to complex cases, facilitating accurate eligibility determinations.
- Processed and analyzed financial documentation to verify applicant eligibility and regulatory adherence.
- Resolved constituent inquiries and compliance-related concerns, providing clear guidance and support within established policy frameworks.
- Supported quality control initiatives to improve documentation accuracy and reduce eligibility errors.
- Nashville, TN
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate & Organizational Communication
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12-2002
Skills
- Government contract compliance
- Procurement and RFP review
- Grant and budget evaluation
- Risk assessment
- Internal controls
- Regulatory interpretation
- Fiscal monitoring
- Corrective action planning
- Compliance reporting
- Public sector accountability
- Federal program compliance
- Bid evaluation
- Cross-functional coordination
- Audit support
- Policy analysis
- Compliance training
Timeline
Social Services Consultant III – Contract & Compliance Lead
State of Georgia – Department of Human Services
06.2015 - Current
Managed Care Specialist – Medicaid Eligibility
State of Tennessee – Bureau of TennCare
01.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate & Organizational Communication
Western Kentucky University