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County employees urge outside audit, raise safety concerns about Department of Social Services
Summary
Two county employees gave public comment alleging systemic problems at the Department of Social Services and asked the Board of Supervisors to commission an outside audit; the chair asked to collect contact information for follow-up.
At the Feb. 10 meeting, county employees and residents urged the Board of Supervisors to investigate alleged problems at the Department of Social Services (DSS), including claims of unaddressed safety risks to children and retaliation against staff.
Lorraine Ramirez, a 25‑year emergency response social worker with the Department of Children and Family Services, said she is retiring not for health reasons…
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