PA Delays New Elder Abuse Contract with Tougher Accountability

State delays new contract with extra accountability measures for Pa. elder abuse agencies

The Department of Aging pointed to a new system to monitor whether counties are conducting quality abuse and neglect investigations.

PA delays new elder abuse contract with tougher accountability

HARRISBURG — The Shapiro administration has delayed implementing new contracts with local agencies responsible for keeping vulnerable older adults safe from abuse and neglect — agreements that a top official previously said would include tougher accountability measures for those that fail to improve. Earlier this year, Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich told Spotlight PA that he intended to add clearer and stricter language into renewed agreement…

State Delays New Contract With Extra Accountability Measures for Pa. Elder Abuse Agencies

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — The Shapiro administration has delayed implementing new contracts with local agencies responsible for keeping vulnerable older adults safe from abuse and neglect — agreements that a top official previously sa…