The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced substantial layoffs, eliminating 10,000 positions and shutting down several regional offices as part of a plan to save $1.8 billion. This decision, driven by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vision for 'governmental efficiency,' has raised concerns among former employees regarding the impact on community services. Notably, the layoffs will affect crucial roles in disaster response and financial oversight, which are essential to preventing misuse of funds intended for vulnerable populations, particularly older adults.
I think it has to do with capacity and relationships, impacting how we can respond to disasters and support vulnerable populations.
Program officers are really the people who are supposed to be preventing waste, fraud and abuse, making sure the dollars are spent correctly.
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