West Virginia Office of Inspector General

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The Office of Inspector General’s mission is to provide independent and objective oversight to promote efficiency, accountability, transparency, and integrity of the West Virginia Departments of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities.

🤝Supporting West Virginia's youth takes collaboration, communication, and a shared commitment to helping families thrive...
08/31/2026

🤝Supporting West Virginia's youth takes collaboration, communication, and a shared commitment to helping families thrive.

Last week, several members of our Foster Care Ombudsman Division presented at the West Virginia Schools of Diversion and Transition Annual Juvenile Conference. The team spoke with Transition Specialists and Education Recovery Specialists about the Division's role, responsibilities, and the ways the Foster Care Ombudsman Division can serve as a resource for youth and families involved in the foster care system.

The presentation led to a great discussion and an opportunity to learn from one another, strengthen connections, and explore how out teams can support each other in serving West Virginia's young people.💙💛

Building strong partnerships across our communities helps advance the Office of Inspector General's mission of promoting accountability, protecting the welfare of West Virginians, and connecting individuals and families with the resources and support they need.

Thank you to the West Virginia Schools of Diversion and Transition for the opportunity to share, learn, and collaborate!

💜Today, the Office of Inspector General recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to remember those whose ...
08/31/2026

💜Today, the Office of Inspector General recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to remember those whose lives have been lost to overdose, support the families and loved ones who carry their memories, and recognize the many people who respond when help is needed.

The impact of overdose reaches far beyond one person, one family, or one community. It touches classrooms, workplaces, neighborhoods, and communities across West Virginia. It affects grieving families, friends, coworkers, first responders, service providers, and countless others.

Overdose also reminds us just how connected our lives and communities are. Through compassion, education, prevention, access to resources, and a shared commitment to supporting one another, we can help save lives and strengthen communities.💙💛

Together, we can support recovery, reduce stigma, empower communities, and work to end overdose.

🏥Earlier this month, members of our Life Safety team within the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification Di...
08/31/2026

🏥Earlier this month, members of our Life Safety team within the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification Division had the opportunity to present at the West Virginia Society for Healthcare Engineering Training Conference.

Our team appreciated the chance to share important updates, collaborate with health care professionals, and learn from the other presenters and experts in attendance. Opportunities like this strengthen communication and encourage the exchange of knowledge that supports safer health care environments across West Virginia. 🤝

Through education, collaboration, and thoughtful oversight, our work helps promote the health, safety, and welfare of individuals and families throughout the Mountain State. We are grateful to the West Virginia Society for Healthcare Engineering for the opportunity to be part of this valuable training experience.

Small details can make a big difference when submitting a WV CARES application. ✅ Taking a few extra moments to review i...
08/27/2026

Small details can make a big difference when submitting a WV CARES application. ✅ Taking a few extra moments to review information before submitting can help prevent processing delays and keep the determination process moving.

Four common application mistakes include:
1️⃣Incorrect Date of Birth
2️⃣Misspelled Name
3️⃣Incorrect Social Security Number
4️⃣Incorrect Facility ID Number

These errors can delay an initial determination decision and, in some cases, may require a new application to be started.

Accurate information helps WV CARES complete its work efficiently and supports the Office of Inspector General's broader mission of promoting accountability, protecting public services, and helping safeguard the health and welfare of West Virginians. 🔎💙💛

Before you submit, review every field carefully. A quick double check today can help avoid delays tomorrow.

🔎 How Oversight HelpsStrong public programs are built not only by identifying what is working, but also by recognizing w...
08/26/2026

🔎 How Oversight Helps

Strong public programs are built not only by identifying what is working, but also by recognizing where improvements can be made.

Oversight helps turn information into action. Through reviews, investigations, audits, and other oversight activities, recommendations can identify opportunities to strengthen processes, improve accountability, reduce risk, and help programs better serve people who rely on them.

When recommendations lead to meaningful improvements, the impact reaches beyond policies and procedures. It can mean more effective services, stronger safeguards, and better outcomes for individuals and families across West Virginia.💙💛

Our mission is rooted in independence and objective oversight that promotes accountability, transparency, integrity, and efficiency. Recommendations are one of the ways that mission becomes real change.

💙💛Wild & Wonderful Wednesday: Stronger TogetherBehind much of the work we do is collaboration across our divisions. From...
08/26/2026

💙💛Wild & Wonderful Wednesday: Stronger Together

Behind much of the work we do is collaboration across our divisions. From sharing expertise and reviewing complex concerns to connecting individuals with the right resources, OIG divisions often work together to make sure West Virginians receive thoughtful, thorough, and responsive service.

Each division brings a unique perspective to our mission, but the goal is shared: promoting accountability, protecting health, safety, and welfare, and helping individuals and families across the Mountain State navigate the programs and services that affect their lives.

Collaboration strengthens our work and helps us better serve West Virginia. 🌄🤝

Recovery is strengthened by connection, encouragement, and community. 💜We are please to share two upcoming community eve...
08/24/2026

Recovery is strengthened by connection, encouragement, and community. 💜

We are please to share two upcoming community events hosted by West Virginia Sober Living, Inc. on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The Kick Off to Recovery events in Charleston and Morgantown will bring together individuals, families, recovery organizations, and community members for a day focused on hope, support, and reducing stigma.

📍Charleston - Magic Island
Participants can enjoy a 5K run or walk, co****le tournament, music, food vendors, recovery resources, family friendly activities, and opportunities to connect with others who support recovery.

📍Morgantown - Edith B. Barill Park in Star City
The Morgantown event will feature a 5K run or walk, family friendly activities, recovery resources, and opportunities to build connections with a community committed to recovery.

Supporting healthier and safer communities includes helping West Virginians connect with resources, information, and one another. Events like these offer individuals and families an opportunity to celebrate recovery, find support, and see that hope is always worth sharing. 💙💛

🌟Employee Spotlight: James "Tony" Spenia🌟For James Spenia (who goes by Tony), public service is about helping people fee...
08/24/2026

🌟Employee Spotlight: James "Tony" Spenia🌟

For James Spenia (who goes by Tony), public service is about helping people feel heard, finding the facts, and working toward a fair result.

Tony grew up in Summersville in Nicholas County and found his way into this field after seeing a job opportunity that matched his skills, personality, and values while giving him the chance to help others. Today, one of the things he values most about his work with the Human Rights Commission Division is helping achieve justice, whether that means supporting a complainant whose rights were violated or reaching a fair conclusion when a business did nothing wrong.

Tony believes that giving people a respectful and neutral place to tell their side of the story can go a long way toward resolving disagreements and building trust. He is especially proud of the care his colleagues put into every case and the time and effort required to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation.

Looking ahead, Tony is excited to continue building awareness of the Human Rights Commission Division as a resource for West Virginians. His goal is to help ensure that its doors and services are accessible to everyone, regardless of who they are or where they live. That commitment reflects our broader mission to serve West Virginians with fairness, integrity, accountability, and respect.

His career goal says a lot about the heart behind his work: to one day look back knowing he tried hard to make the world a better place and hopefully succeeded along the way. 💙💛

And when Tony is not working toward fairness, you might find him enjoying the fungi sanctuary he unintentionally created in his yard or defending one particularly important West Virginia opinion: a pepperoni roll should only have sticks and no cheese.🍄😆

We are proud to spotlight Tony and grateful for the professionalism, thoughtfulness, and commitment he brings to serving individuals and families across the Mountain State.

As one of his favorite pieces of advice from The Avetter Brothers reminds him and all of us, "Decide what to be, and go be it."

💜National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day is a time to remember the lives lost to overdoses involving illegally made...
08/21/2026

💜National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day is a time to remember the lives lost to overdoses involving illegally made fentanyl, support the families and friends carrying that loss, and raise awareness that can help save lives.

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl contribute to nearly 70% of overdose deaths. Illegally made fentanyl may be mixed with he**in, co***ne, methamphetamine, or pressed into counterfeit pills designed to resemble prescription medications. Because a person may not know fentanyl is present, even one exposure can carry devastating risk.

Awareness matters. Education matters. Prevention matters. By sharing trusted information and helping people understand the risks, we can support healthier and safer communities across West Virginia. 💙💛

Protecting the health, safety, and welfare of West Virginians is central to our mission, and that includes helping connect individuals and families with information that can make a difference.

👉Learn more about fentanyl and overdose prevention from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/stop-overdose/caring/fentanyl-facts.html

🔎Looking for information about a health care facility in West Virginia?OHFLAC's online Find A Facility search makes it e...
08/20/2026

🔎Looking for information about a health care facility in West Virginia?

OHFLAC's online Find A Facility search makes it easier for West Virginians to access information about health care facilities across the state. Whether you are researching options for yourself, helping a loved one, or simply looking for more information, this online resource can help you make a more informed decision.

Making reliable information accessible is an important part of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of West Virginians. Resources like Find A Facility help connect individuals and families with information when they need it. 💙💛

👉Visit the Office of Inspector General website and use Find A Facility to start your search.

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