About Wright Rhodes Group
A consulting practice built on a decade of public sector compliance, evaluation, and operational excellence.
LaCresia Wright, Founder & Principal Consultant
A 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.
Contract Lifecycle Management
Managing full contract lifecycles for 11 nonprofit and public institution contractors administering $7.3M+ annually in state and federally funded programs.
Risk-Based Funding Analysis
Reviewed and evaluated $15.5M in grant applications, conducting risk analysis, budget scoring, and compliance review to inform funding recommendations.
Compliance Training
Developed and delivered fiscal compliance training that reduced monitoring findings by 40%, building internal capacity across partner organizations.
Corrective Action Planning
Identifying irregularities and systemic compliance risks, then developing and monitoring corrective action plans to ensure full remediation.
A Track Record of Public Service Excellence
State of Georgia — Department of Human Services
Social Services Consultant III — Contract & Compliance Lead
June 2015 – Present
- Manage full contract lifecycle for 11 contractors ($7.3M+ annually)
- Lead quarterly compliance assessments and pre-award risk evaluations
- Reviewed $15.5M in grant applications with risk analysis and budget scoring
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reports for senior leadership
- Developed compliance training reducing findings by 40%
State of Tennessee — Bureau of TennCare
Managed Care Specialist — Medicaid Eligibility
January 2014 – May 2015
- Reviewed Medicaid long-term care eligibility determinations
- Ensured compliance with federal CMS and state TennCare regulations
- Interpreted policy guidelines and applied financial eligibility standards
- Resolved constituent inquiries and compliance-related concerns
- Supported quality control initiatives to reduce eligibility errors
Areas of Expertise
Government Contract Compliance
Deep expertise in federal and state regulatory frameworks governing public sector contracts and programs.
Procurement & RFP Review
Thorough evaluation of procurement documents, bid analysis, and compliance-informed recommendations.
Grant & Budget Evaluation
Rigorous assessment of grant applications, budget proposals, and fiscal capacity for informed funding decisions.
Risk Assessment
Proactive identification of compliance risks, systemic vulnerabilities, and areas requiring corrective action.
Internal Controls
Evaluation and strengthening of organizational internal controls to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
Regulatory Interpretation
Expert interpretation of complex regulatory guidelines and policy frameworks for accurate compliance decisions.
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