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Human services' inspector general calling it quits: Several lawmakerswho oversee human services praised Flood's work, with a Democrat accusingthe GOP governor of punishing Flood for unveiling CPS troubles.
Human services' inspector general calling it quits
Web Posted: 08/15/2007 11:26 PM CDT http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/met...s.2ea495e.html Peggy Fikac Express-News Austin bureau AUSTIN — Brian Flood, who dug into problems in high-profile programs as the inspector general for health and human services, is resigning after Gov. Rick Perry declined to reappoint him. Several lawmakers who oversee human services praised Flood's work, with a Democrat accusing the GOP governor of punishing Flood for unveiling troubles. "Perry is killing the messenger. Mr. Flood did a great job of showing that HHS (health and human services) in Texas is a wreck. Now he's getting fired for telling the truth," said Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, Senate Health and Human Services Committee member. Perry spokeswoman Krista Moody said, "In this town, conspiracy theories abound. Gov. Perry thanks Brian Flood for his service, and is focused on the future." The governor named Bart Bevers, deputy inspector general for enforcement, to replace Flood on an interim basis at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission while he decides on a replacement. In a resignation letter Wednesday, Flood said his last day in the office is Aug. 26. He was named to the job in October 2003, the year it was authorized in state law. "The OIG (Office of Inspector General) has led major investigations including recommendations resulting in the overhaul of child and adult protective services so that the state does a better job of protecting our most vulnerable Texans from abuse and neglect," Flood wrote. Flood credited "the hard work of hundreds of dedicated OIG employees." He didn't return phone calls. The commission in a statement said the inspector general's office during Flood's tenure recovered more than $1 billion and led efforts to deter fraud that saved tens of millions more dollars. When Perry last reappointed Flood for a term ending this Feb. 1, Perry's office noted that Flood had appeared in New York and Missouri as a national expert on fighting Medicaid fraud. "The Office of the Inspector General has become a model for states across the nation," Perry said in a Wednesday statement. "These accolades and accomplishments are a result of hard work and quality leadership and staff throughout the agency." Flood has found problems with Texas' systems meant to protect children who are abused or neglected and the elderly. Perry had ordered probes on each in 2004. Also in 2004, Flood said some children in the state system might be overmedicated. The issue was zeroed in on by then-comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn, who pounded on the need to improve the foster care system ahead of a race against Perry. At the time, then-Department of Health Services Commissioner Eduardo Sanchez said Flood's report on that issue wasn't medically valid but that guidelines would be developed for those who prescribe such medications. This April, an audit by Flood criticized a new computer system for the human services program. The commission defended the system. Sen. Carlos Uresti, who has focused on child abuse prevention and has been highly critical of Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Albert Hawkins, called Flood's departure disappointing. Uresti, D-San Antonio, who has pressed to give the inspector general's office independence from the health and human services commissioner, said he believed Flood "was concerned about the fact he had to submit reports to his superiors before they were released to the Legislature." Commission spokeswoman Stephanie Goodman said some reports were presented to the commissioner, describing it as an opportunity in some cases for executive staff to respond and give more information but not to directly make changes. In the instance of one critical report, she described it as a "courtesy briefing." Asked if there was tension between Hawkins and Flood, Goodman called it "checks and balances." CURRENTLY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES VIOLATES MORE CIVIL RIGHTS ON A DAILY BASIS THEN ALL OTHER AGENCIES COMBINED INCLUDING THE NSA / CIA WIRETAPPING PROGRAM.... CPS Does not protect children... It is sickening how many children are subject to abuse, neglect and even killed at the hands of Child Protective Services. every parent should read this .pdf from connecticut dcf watch... http://www.connecticutdcfwatch.com/8x11.pdf http://www.connecticutdcfwatch.com Number of Cases per 100,000 children in the US These numbers come from The National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect in Washington. (NCCAN) Recent numbers have increased significantly for CPS *Perpetrators of Maltreatment* Physical Abuse CPS 160, Parents 59 Sexual Abuse CPS 112, Parents 13 Neglect CPS 410, Parents 241 Medical Neglect CPS 14 Parents 12 Fatalities CPS 6.4, Parents 1.5 CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, HAPPILY DESTROYING HUNDREDS OF INNOCENT FAMILIES YEARLY NATIONWIDE AND COMING TO YOU'RE HOME SOON... BE SURE TO FIND OUT WHERE YOUR CANDIDATES STANDS ON THE ISSUE OF REFORMING OR ABOLISHING CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES ("MAKE YOUR CANDIDATES TAKE A STAND ON THIS ISSUE.") THEN REMEMBER TO VOTE ACCORDINGLY IF THEY ARE "FAMILY UNFRIENDLY" IN THE NEXT ELECTION... |
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Human services' inspector general calling it quits: Several lawmakers who oversee human services praised Flood's work, with a Democrat accusing the GOP governor of punishing Flood for unveiling CPS troubles.
Asked if there was tension between Hawkins and Flood,
Goodman called it "checks and balances." No WONDER the politicians had to bring that to an end!! recovered more than $1 billion and led efforts to deter fraud that saved tens of millions more AH! That's another reason the politicians had to end it! On Aug 17, 12:54 am, fx wrote: Human services' inspector general calling it quits Web Posted: 08/15/2007 11:26 PM CDT http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/met...07.5B.inspecto... Peggy Fikac Express-News Austin bureau AUSTIN - Brian Flood, who dug into problems in high-profile programs as the inspector general for health and human services, is resigning after Gov. Rick Perry declined to reappoint him. Several lawmakers who oversee human services praised Flood's work, with a Democrat accusing the GOP governor of punishing Flood for unveiling troubles. "Perry is killing the messenger. Mr. Flood did a great job of showing that HHS (health and human services) in Texas is a wreck. Now he's getting fired for telling the truth," said Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, Senate Health and Human Services Committee member. Perry spokeswoman Krista Moody said, "In this town, conspiracy theories abound. Gov. Perry thanks Brian Flood for his service, and is focused on the future." The governor named Bart Bevers, deputy inspector general for enforcement, to replace Flood on an interim basis at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission while he decides on a replacement. In a resignation letter Wednesday, Flood said his last day in the office is Aug. 26. He was named to the job in October 2003, the year it was authorized in state law. "The OIG (Office of Inspector General) has led major investigations including recommendations resulting in the overhaul of child and adult protective services so that the state does a better job of protecting our most vulnerable Texans from abuse and neglect," Flood wrote. Flood credited "the hard work of hundreds of dedicated OIG employees." He didn't return phone calls. The commission in a statement said the inspector general's office during Flood's tenure recovered more than $1 billion and led efforts to deter fraud that saved tens of millions more dollars. When Perry last reappointed Flood for a term ending this Feb. 1, Perry's office noted that Flood had appeared in New York and Missouri as a national expert on fighting Medicaid fraud. "The Office of the Inspector General has become a model for states across the nation," Perry said in a Wednesday statement. "These accolades and accomplishments are a result of hard work and quality leadership and staff throughout the agency." Flood has found problems with Texas' systems meant to protect children who are abused or neglected and the elderly. Perry had ordered probes on each in 2004. Also in 2004, Flood said some children in the state system might be overmedicated. The issue was zeroed in on by then-comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn, who pounded on the need to improve the foster care system ahead of a race against Perry. At the time, then-Department of Health Services Commissioner Eduardo Sanchez said Flood's report on that issue wasn't medically valid but that guidelines would be developed for those who prescribe such medications. This April, an audit by Flood criticized a new computer system for the human services program. The commission defended the system. Sen. Carlos Uresti, who has focused on child abuse prevention and has been highly critical of Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Albert Hawkins, called Flood's departure disappointing. Uresti, D-San Antonio, who has pressed to give the inspector general's office independence from the health and human services commissioner, said he believed Flood "was concerned about the fact he had to submit reports to his superiors before they were released to the Legislature." Commission spokeswoman Stephanie Goodman said some reports were presented to the commissioner, describing it as an opportunity in some cases for executive staff to respond and give more information but not to directly make changes. In the instance of one critical report, she described it as a "courtesy briefing." Asked if there was tension between Hawkins and Flood, Goodman called it "checks and balances." |
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