Watchdog’s elder abuse probe remains secret

Records show watchdog’s elder abuse probe kept secret as Shapiro’s office claims confidentiality

Previous governors, including Democrat Tom Wolf, released the findings of inspector general investigations.

Elder abuse investigation has been kept secret as Shapiro’s office claims confidentiality

By Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

Records show Pennsylvania watchdog’s elder abuse probe kept secret as Shapiro’s office claims confidentiality

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Watchdog’s elder abuse probe remains secret

HARRISBURG — For nearly two years, the Shapiro administration has refused to say whether a state watchdog under the governor’s jurisdiction investigated Pennsylvania’s network of agencies that are supposed to help older adults who are abused and neglected. However, records show state investigators produced a report and provided it to the governor’s office well over two years ago. In an email obtained by Spotlight PA, a staffer for the governor’s…

Records show watchdog’s elder abuse probe kept secret as Shapiro’s office claims confidentiality. Previous governors, including Democrat Tom Wolf, released the findings of inspector general investigations.

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. Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — For nearly two years, the Shapiro administration has refused to say whether a state watchdog under the governor’s jurisdiction investigated Pennsylvania’s network of agencies…

Records show watchdog's probe kept secret as governor's office claims confidentiality

HARRISBURG — For nearly two years, the Shapiro administration has refused to say whether a state watchdog under the governor’s jurisdiction investigated Pennsylvania’s network of agencies that are supposed to help older adults who are abused and neglected.