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Time limit strikes back: Cut in aid to needy families costs DES millions
The Department of Economic Security has a $9 million shortfall in its child support division caused by repeated limits to TANF, according to a budget request it sent to the Governor’s Office. Without the backfill of funds, DES says its services, like finding child support scofflaws, could be hobbled.
Fired DES worker says personnel file altered
An employee fired by the Department of Economic Security says his personnel file was altered without his permission to reflect that he retired.
Guns seized from Arizona DES building after director fired
State troopers have confiscated about 50 handguns and 80,000 rounds of ammunition that had been stored in the Arizona Department of Economic Security's basement.
At least they didn’t have to fire any clones
At least they didn't have to fire any clones
After firing hundreds, Arizona DES director forced to resign
Department of Economic Security Director Tim Jeffries was forced to resign today amid reports that he's fired hundreds of state workers and used a state plane to fly to Nogales to celebrate with employees who gave up their job protections.
DES director acknowledges buying alcohol for employees
The assistant director of Arizona's Department of Economic Security says her boss bought employees alcohol during the workday after they agreed to give up their job protections.
Prop 205 leader asks agency to disseminate pro-pot talking points
If Department of Economic Security Director Tim Jeffries is going to email his agency’s more than 7,000 employees articles about the perils of marijuana, he should also send them emails with a more positive message about the drug, said the campaign fighting to legalize marijuana in Arizona.
UPDATE: Supervisor fired for opposing ‘abuse of power’ at DES, complaint alleges
A former Department of Economic Security employee has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging the agency’s director fired her after she refused to fire half of her staff due to their negative responses on employee surveys.
Inaccuracies surface in DES arrest
The arrest Wednesday of a Department of Economic Security employee on suspicion of food stamp fraud is riddled with falsehoods about her criminal history, her housing situation and her likelihood to appear in court.
School freeze – Educators push for delay in test repercussions
Arizona public schools would get a one-year freeze on consequences from a new high-stakes learning test under legislation the state Department of Education plans to offer during the next session.
CPS forum – Messages offer a ray of hope that could lead to reforms
Speakers at a Dec. 3 CPS Community Forum stepped to the microphone three minutes at a time for two hours to deliver old news: Foster parents get no respect, caseworkers are overworked and underpaid, and the Legislature is tight-fisted.
Latino group to file counter suit in MCCCD tuition case
A Latino legal civil rights organization plans to file a counter suit against the state in its legal challenge to Maricopa County Community College District’s policy of granting in-state tuition to illegal immigrants.
