4th Texas health agency employee resigns

[TexasTowelie]

Casey Haney, a Health and Human Services Commission employee who received $97,000 in college tuition against agency policy, resigned today.

According to an email by commission spokeswoman Stephanie Goodman: “Casey Haney today notified Dr. Janek of his resignation, effective Feb. 6. He also agreed to repay the tuition that the agency paid to UT on his behalf. He is repaying $12,128 now (the cost of one semester). HHSC is asking UT for refund on the unused portion of the tuition. Once we know if we can get a refund, we will work out a repayment plan with Casey for the remainder.”

The commission allows employees to request tuition reimbursement once they complete courses, but Haney’s tuition was paid up front, which is not permitted. Haney was the deputy chief of staff for Executive Commissioner Kyle Janek, who approved the agreement.

Haney is working on his graduate business degree at the University of Texas.

Read more: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/4th-texas-health-agency-resigns-amid-contracting-s/njqRY/

[Downwinder]

1. Medicaid fraud starts at the top.

Perhaps we should start a pool. How many resignations will we get?

[TexasTowelie]

2. I recall reading that there was at least one other staff person that received tuition paid

in advance which is against agency policy. Then there is also the commissioner himself so six seems like a good number.