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Minnesota’s human services commissioner will step down next month
The head of Minnesota’s largest state agency is stepping down. Department of Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead announced Monday that she’s leaving her role on Feb. 3. Harpstead was appointed to lead the agency in August 2019 by DFL Gov. Tim Walz. In a statement, Walz praised Harpstead’s work to reorganize DHS.
Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead leaving post
Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead will be leaving the massive agency after more than five years in the job. Her departure, which Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday, comes as the department has once again come under scrutiny for fraud in programs it oversees and as DHS is being split into three entities — a historic shake-up to the state’s largest agency.
DHS Commissioner Jodi Harpstead to step down next month
Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner Jodi Harpstead will step down from her role Feb. 3, Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday. Harpstead has lead the agency since her appointment in August 2019, overseeing the work to separate DHS into three distinct agencies.
Minnesota’s Department of Human Services commissioner resigns
ST. PAUL, Minn. ( Minnesota Reformer) – Jodi Harpstead, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services, announced her resignation Monday. She will leave the department Feb. 3.
Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead resigning after more than five years on the job
Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead says she’s resigning after more than five years in the job. Appointed in 2019 by Governor Tim Walz, Harpstead oversaw the agency under scrutiny for state’s fraud cases.
Amid Ongoing Fraud Issues, Department of Human Services Commissioner Steps Down
(KNSI) — Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead is stepping down, effective February 3rd.
DHS Commissioner Jodi Harpstead to resign next month
Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead will step down next month, Gov. Tim Walz announced on Monday.
MN Department of Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead to step down Feb. 3
Jodi Harpstead, commissioner of the Department of Human Services, will resign her post effective Feb. 3, according to the governor’s office. Gov Tim Walz thanked Harpstead for her time serving as commissioner.
Minnesota DHS commissioner steps down
Department of Human Services commissioner Jodi Harpstead announced Monday afternoon she’s leaving her role on Feb. 3. Harpstead was appointed to lead the agency in August 2019 by DFL Gov. Tim Walz. In a statement,
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Minnesota Department of Human Services Announces New Directives and Rate Increases for Aging and Disability Services
The Minnesota DHS has announced service rate increases and amendments to waivers, and is seeking professionals for an EPRC.
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Appeals court finds DHS violated ’48-hour rule’ for moving inmates to mental health treatment
The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday issued a ruling that the state Department of Human Services violated a duty to place ...
Walz creates centralized state fraud investigations unit following multiple scandals
Along with the new unit, the governor announced a new legislative package to create better fraud detection and tighter ...
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Minnesota DHS Rolls Out Changes to Aging and Disability Services, Halts Implementation of LTSS Tools
DHS Minnesota updated on aging/disabled services, stopping LTSS tools in MnCHOICES, transitioning to CFSS, and the 2024 ...