Felicia Reid, acting executive director of the Office of Cannabis Management, confirmed that despite numerous promises, the agency's staffing levels remain stagnant, maintaining just 180 personnel since April, highlighting persistent operational challenges.
Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized her commitment to improving the agency by announcing a comprehensive overhaul, stating, "We are going to prioritize hiring and training new staff... fill senior roles focused on agency operations."
Despite Hochul's claims of a robust hiring and recruitment process for the Office of Cannabis Management, there have been reports of senior staff departures and only 15 official vacancies listed on job platforms, raising concerns about recruitment effectiveness.
The ongoing staffing crisis at the Office of Cannabis Management has led to increased scrutiny and concern, with reports indicating that key personnel responsible for health and safety and other critical functions have left or are planning to leave.
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