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New Health and Social Services ombudsman outlines remit for foster‑care complaints and requests higher personnel funding
Summary
The Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee heard from Trevor Sparrow, the newly appointed Health and Social Services Ombudsman, about the office’s scope and a governor‑supported request for increased personnel funding to recruit qualified staff.
The Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee heard from the new Office of Health and Social Services Ombudsman and Legislative Services Office staff about the office’s early setup, staffing and a personnel funding request on Jan. 15.
LSO analyst Alex Williamson reminded the committee the office was created last session by the Legislature (presentation materials cite "Senate Bill 13 80") and is charged with monitoring the compliance of public and private entities that provide health and social services for children in state care. Williamson said the office was appropriated three full‑time positions and $470,000 total for FY2025 (the transcript indicates $450,000 ongoing in some slides; the appropriation package includes $20,000 one‑time capital…
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