Sunset Advisory Commission Hears Input on Fixing Major Flaws of Texas Agencies

The second day of the Sunset Advisory Commission’s public meetings at the Capitol is underway.

Today, the public can comment on recommendations made in recent commission staff reports on how to fix major flaws at state agencies, including the Department of Family Protective Services. A June report of the Sunset Advisory Commission had about 100 pages of recommendations for reforming the department.

Sunset staff member and project manager Amy Tripp, who worked on the report, told lawmakers Tuesday that caseworkers complain about the punitive work environment.

"Our review found that DFPS has simply not done enough to shape a work culture that supports and develops caseworkers to successfully address turnover," Tripp said.

More at http://kut.org/post/commission-hears-input-fixing-major-flaws-texas-agencies .