Iowa Code Title VI. Human Services [Chs. 216-255A] § 237.7. Reports and inspections

The department may require submission of reports by a licensee, and shall cause at least one annual unannounced inspection of each facility to assess the quality of the living situation and to determine compliance with applicable requirements and standards. The inspections shall be conducted by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. The director of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing may examine records of a licensee, including but not limited to corporate records and board minutes, and may inquire into matters concerning a licensee and its employees relating to requirements and standards for child foster care under this chapter.