I looked into this a while back. The state is required to visit these facilities either once every year, or every two years (not enough, IMO). They will do a special inspection if there is a complaint—but even then, it takes them months to respond. I’m not sure about the funding that you refer to.
Tell your friend to file the report... and send it to a few legislators and law enforcement offices, as well. Better yet—take pictures and send it to the media. That might get their attention.
Yea, send it to Geraldo..you know that’s how he got started...Does the name Willowbrook State ring a bell?