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New Office of Health and Social Services Ombudsman outlines staffing and budget needs
Summary
The newly created Office of Health and Social Services Ombudsman told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee it has three appropriated FTEs, an ongoing FY2025 appropriation of $470,000 and a governor-supported request to increase personnel funding to recruit at competitive salaries.
The Office of Health and Social Services Ombudsman, established last legislative session, briefed the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Jan. 15 about its role, staffing and budget needs as it begins operations.
Alex Williamson, budget and policy analyst for the Legislative Services Office, told members the office was created by statute last session and can be found in the budget book on page 5-121. "The Ombudsman is charged with monitoring and evaluating the compliance of public agencies and private entities in the provision of health and social services policy for children under the care of the state," Williamson said,…
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