tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post1219073619816787063..comments2024-03-28T21:38:40.389-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Brown's Human Services Pick Has Record of MismanagementBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-80451553386490931582014-01-22T20:08:39.036-05:002014-01-22T20:08:39.036-05:00She is a lightweight. Unqualified for the job. Nor...She is a lightweight. Unqualified for the job. Norco voters and taxpayers should be embarrassed and/or angry. Especially when they find out how someone so inexperienced could be paid so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84058789816221903152014-01-21T04:21:02.544-05:002014-01-21T04:21:02.544-05:00Given what I have been told, this is a bad choice....Given what I have been told, this is a bad choice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-15847929474677146522014-01-20T22:12:35.011-05:002014-01-20T22:12:35.011-05:00They guy was named Panto and he was the fall guy f...They guy was named Panto and he was the fall guy for the screw up. It was not fair.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-87608900685146589912014-01-20T18:21:14.399-05:002014-01-20T18:21:14.399-05:00Keep in mind that her Department also lost some mo...Keep in mind that her Department also lost some money or was fined by DPW. The person was kicked out over it but she was sparred.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-86468332188791106152014-01-20T17:17:18.529-05:002014-01-20T17:17:18.529-05:00DHS includes MH, ID, early intervention, drug and ...DHS includes MH, ID, early intervention, drug and alcohol, children and youth,aging and adult services, nursing homes, and veteran affairs. Is it true that the candidate at hand only has experience in one dept.? On top of that, her current employer has the exact same position open and she isn't in consideration? Add in the HAO info and there are too many red flagsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-72225275171255548092014-01-20T15:44:22.138-05:002014-01-20T15:44:22.138-05:00HAO AND the country were both at fault.
FUBAR!HAO AND the country were both at fault. <br />FUBAR!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-22227520554006681972014-01-20T15:44:00.622-05:002014-01-20T15:44:00.622-05:00I do not dispute that HAO failed to follow the pro...I do not dispute that HAO failed to follow the program. The DPW findings do not go so far as to indicate who was ultimately responsible. The fault for that lies squarely with Frantz. It was her obligation, as Administrator of Healthchoices, to both explain and monitor. She failed. Like you, she blamed everyone else for her own shortcomings. She should have been fired. Instead, Brown wants to entrust her with millions more. This is a recipe for disaster.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70127491684324323302014-01-20T15:28:25.444-05:002014-01-20T15:28:25.444-05:00You don't understand the system OHafe. HAO is ...You don't understand the system OHafe. HAO is a behavioral health provider that specializes in bilingual services. They are approved under contract which provides clear specifications and requirements that they failed to follow. Get the DPW findings for this incident. Where did they lay blame? I doubt it was in Frantz's office. But, that's right, you base your stories on speculation and character assassination, not facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-86926315098774359262014-01-20T14:44:10.973-05:002014-01-20T14:44:10.973-05:00Gilgoff Is part of that small circle of old boys t...Gilgoff Is part of that small circle of old boys that includes Jennings,Marcus and other sell outs and suck-ups.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26056088287371404322014-01-20T14:23:30.000-05:002014-01-20T14:23:30.000-05:00Why hasn't Executive Tom Muller named her as h...Why hasn't Executive Tom Muller named her as his new Director? The position is open.<br /><br />Simple. I image she would rather be able to collect a Lehigh pension while working in Norco. <br /><br />Monitoring provider contracts is an essential part of human services administration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-39516676345261814152014-01-20T13:49:10.443-05:002014-01-20T13:49:10.443-05:00"So HOA misuses hundreds of thousands of doll...<em>"So HOA misuses hundreds of thousands of dollars and it's this woman's fault? "</em><br /><br />Yes. It was her obligation to explain the program and do some monitoring. That's her job as Administrator. She did neither.<br /><br />Now you want to entrust her with millions more. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-50714353368271394242014-01-20T13:40:13.361-05:002014-01-20T13:40:13.361-05:00" So why is that situation Frantz's fault...<em>" So why is that situation Frantz's fault?"</em><br /><br />It was her obligation to instruct HAO on the funds they were receiving and ensure compliance. She did neither. She was good at pointing fingers, though.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77865171193944736852014-01-20T10:11:08.433-05:002014-01-20T10:11:08.433-05:00HAO also over billed Northampton county, so your s...HAO also over billed Northampton county, so your source is likely someone just as involved in the mess. The state intervened in that investigation and told both counties that they could not shut HAO down because there were not other Hispanic providers available to provide the services. Lehigh was much tougher on Magellan, who was the real entity responsible for monitoring HAO, as the contract was between Magellan and HAO, not with Lehigh. Magellan is now the best MCO for compliance in the state as a result of the situation.<br /><br />Both counties need a human services head who is a good manager, not a social worker.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32928666847164026522014-01-20T08:50:49.846-05:002014-01-20T08:50:49.846-05:00Exactly what were the violations at HAO that led t...Exactly what were the violations at HAO that led to DPW requiring the return of state money? Isn't there a report by DPW available for review under RTK? HAO has a history of misuse of public funds. So why is that situation Frantz's fault? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56505404486586795412014-01-20T07:46:33.142-05:002014-01-20T07:46:33.142-05:00What makes you such the expert on John Brown's...What makes you such the expert on John Brown's picks this is just about character assassination.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-88562698580852091262014-01-20T07:33:11.862-05:002014-01-20T07:33:11.862-05:00So HOA misuses hundreds of thousands of dollars an...So HOA misuses hundreds of thousands of dollars and it's this woman's fault? Surely HOA needs to take responsibility for their own misdeeds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-41734351977211382112014-01-20T05:51:22.784-05:002014-01-20T05:51:22.784-05:00It must be in the water in Northampton County. The...It must be in the water in Northampton County. The election and hiring of people with little experience to run the government. I guess the people have spoken. What about that youngster they hired to run Bethlehem Township? Not much experience there too and they are paying her a very high salary! More than the county executives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-40327602020656657002014-01-20T04:30:10.726-05:002014-01-20T04:30:10.726-05:00In fairness Bernie. There are a couple division he...In fairness Bernie. There are a couple division heads in Northampton County HS that are fighting any changes in the status quo. It is an ego thing against needed reforms.<br /><br />I agree you raise serious concerns about this applicant which has been heard before. She is not ready for this role. However, be carful of your sources as a few are less concerned with a better Department and more concerned with their own little empires.<br /><br />Also it is true the Gilgoff is a secretive pal of the partnership that kept too much public info under raps.<br />You did a good job on this one. Keep digging thee may be more to learn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79027646430107061912014-01-20T02:03:42.157-05:002014-01-20T02:03:42.157-05:00That is the Lehigh County easy. Gracedale must sta...That is the Lehigh County easy. Gracedale must stay in Human Services. You just need a management team that understands nursing homes. Why would a DOA know more? Besides, it is a coordination of services concern that the HS Director is best suited to handle.<br /><br />Her record is unfortuante and it would appear Brown is really fumbling in the dark. However, I agree that it should not be one the current staff. They are not very good at change.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70578887000264153132014-01-20T00:35:51.354-05:002014-01-20T00:35:51.354-05:00Agreed, and for that reason, I would not want her ...Agreed, and for that reason, I would not want her at all. She is not qualified, and has proved herself incapable of being accountable to ensure that public funds are spent appropriately. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-67339047585687949392014-01-20T00:25:06.373-05:002014-01-20T00:25:06.373-05:00Admittedly this is a tough job to fill; however,If...Admittedly this is a tough job to fill; however,If she is appointed ,at least assign Gracedale to the Director of Administration. She knows nothing about nursing homes and little else about aging or children and youth. She is a weak candidate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-52498034648025390502014-01-20T00:11:05.386-05:002014-01-20T00:11:05.386-05:00Wow, thanks for the info Bernie. Brown is getting...Wow, thanks for the info Bernie. Brown is getting some real shitty advice on a lot of this stuff.<br /><br />Unbelievable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com