Residents urge accountability for Department of Social Services at Sampson County meeting

During the public‑comment period, multiple residents made forceful appeals for oversight and accountability at Sampson County Department of Social Services (DSS).

Apostle Moon told commissioners he and parents in his community were ready to meet with the DSS director and the commissioner who sits on the DSS board to seek solutions. Moon said he had previously flagged concerns about a long‑running contract with an attorney (named in the meeting record as Oregon Bradshaw) and urged the board to ensure contracting processes are open to competition. "I'm asking for accountability," Moon said, adding that he had submitted materials to the commissioners' office.

Another speaker described repeated family separations and alleged that DSS workers and supervisors fabricated reports, lied under oath and protected staff rather than families. The speaker provided printed materials to commissioners and asked that officials address what she called systemic problems that harm children and families.

A third commenter thanked county staff for progress on a Warsaw Road grant and asked how long interim water supply for households affected by PFAS/PFOS contamination would continue; county staff said they would follow up with additional information.

The board listened but took no immediate action during the meeting beyond accepting the public comments. Staff indicated they would follow up on specific questions about water supply and suggested commissioners and staff would review the submitted materials and respond.