Summary
This report details the findings of a racial equity audit conducted by WilmerHale for Maximus, Inc., an administrator of government health and human services programs. The audit was initiated following a shareholder proposal that received majority support, aiming to analyze the company's impacts on nonwhite stakeholders and communities of color. The audit expanded its scope to include various internal and external aspects of the company's operations, including workplace policies, diversity initiatives, and government relations. The report outlines Maximus's efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) within its workforce and the communities it serves. It identifies areas for improvement, such as enhancing workplace policies, expanding health literacy, and increasing engagement with civil rights organizations. The audit team conducted interviews and reviewed numerous documents over a fourteen-month period, providing a comprehensive assessment of the company's practices and recommending actionable steps for further progress in promoting equity and opportunity.
