Hassebrook on Taxpayers Repaying the Government

“The revelation that Nebraska taxpayers may face another $2.5 million repayment to the federal government because the Department of Health and Human Services’ repeated mismanagement demonstrates the need for a Governor who will take responsibility for the management of state government.

“This is just the latest in a long series of failings in state agencies. The Department of Corrections released dangerous convicts early, costing lives and jeopardizing the safety of all Nebraskans. The state has lost or repaid over $40 million to the federal government due to the mismanagement of the Beatrice State Developmental Center and the privatization of foster care.

“Nebraskans have a right to expect their Governor to run their government in a competent manner. When I am Governor, I will pay attention to state agencies and fulfill my responsibility to make state government work effectively and cost effectively.

“The Governor must be responsible for government – and I will be. The buck will stop at my desk.”

Chuck Hassebrook