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New Health and Social Services Ombudsman office begins work with three FTEs and $470,000 appropriation
Summary
The Office of Health and Social Services Ombudsman, created by last year’s legislation, told the Joint Finance and Appropriation Committee it was appropriated $470,000 for FY2025, has three FTP positions authorized and seeks higher personnel funding to recruit qualified staff at competitive salaries.
Trevor Sparrow, the newly appointed ombudsman, told the Joint Finance and Appropriation Committee on Jan. 15 that the Office of Health and Social Services Ombudsman will focus on complaints and systemic reviews related to children under state care, including foster care and residential placements.
Sparrow said the office was established by Senate Bill 1380 and has interim-reporting obligations under Senate Bill 1459 (2024). He said the office was appropriated about $470,000 for FY2025, of which about $450,000 is ongoing; the appropriation included…
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