The U.S. Office of Community Services has upheld the state’s decision to remove the Social Development Commission’s community action status, according to a letter sent to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families on Friday, Dec. 5.
Cheryl Zuni, director of the Division of Community Assistance within the Office of Community Services, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, sent a letter detailing findings of its review to Jeff Pertl, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
“After thorough review of DCF’s documentation, [Office of Community Services’ Division of Community Assistance] has determined that DCF’s process to terminate SDC is compliant with the legislation,” Zuni wrote…