“A large department using taxpayer dollars comes with large responsibilities. There are only three corporations in the state of Michigan with more gross revenue than DHHS. There’s been nearly a 500 percent increase in the number of people at DHHS making over $100,000 in taxpayer-funded salaries since the director assumed her position. I am simply not seeing enough accountability from this department. Our committee will continue to provide it for the people of our state – including for our most vulnerable who in some instances are dependent on the department for their lives.”

House Oversight Chair Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay Township) and fellow House Oversight Committee member Jason Woolford (R-Howell) today stressed the need for greater accountability mechanisms in government.