BREAKING NEWS: Richard Rhoad Asks To Return To Employee Status At FSSA
The Family and Social Services Administration put out this release very near the end of the day today. It took 'em seven days to get it right, but the most priceless part is that they're still defending the contract in the statement:
"Chief Financial Officer Resumes Employee Status
"INDIANAPOLIS (May 9, 2006) – Mitch Roob, secretary of the Family and Social Service Administration (FSSA), issued the following statement:
"'This morning, Dick Rhoad, our chief financial officer, requested that his personal services contract be canceled and that he be returned to state employment. His contractual relationship had been mischaracterized; rather than allow his compensation arrangement to cloud our efforts, we’ve agreed to Dick's request. While the contract was legal and ethical, we are sensitive to the public perception and wish to maintain the confidence of Hoosiers as we pursue our transformation agenda.
"'In his sixteen months with FSSA, Dick Rhoad has instilled a new financial discipline in all of our divisions. He has not been afraid to ask the hard questions and move FSSA to a new openness in both internal and external financial reporting. When we assumed management of FSSA, it was a $6.3 billion agency without an accounting system. I challenged Dick Rhoad to select the best system for us and manage the installation. Just last week the first parts of that new system became operational because of Dick leadership and tenacity.'
"Note: Dick Rhoad's annual salary was and will return to $100,000 annually plus customary state benefits (does not include housing allowance). In addition to serving as CFO, Mr. Rhoad will continue to oversee the closure of the Ft. Wayne Developmental Center.
"Media contact: Dennis Rosebrough, (317) 232-1149, dennis.rosebrough@fssa.in.gov"
UPDATE: Indy Star article. And an Associated Press story. More to come, no doubt.
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