Hello Everyone,
Evelyn here,
In the news earlier this week, Pinellas County Sheriff, Jim Coats was quote as saying that his office will stop investigating newly reported crimes of child abuse if that state legislators continue with it present statewide plan to cut funding previously allotted to aid the sheriff office in its investigation of these brutal acts against children.
This cut back in state funding, which has trickled down to the sheriff office of Pinellas county is just one of the state run agencies effective by Florida's government attempt at fixing its fiscal budget. In recent months many state employees' have left state employment for private or civil positions. It has also been reported that if the budget cuts continues, several thousand state employees who hold jobs in law enforcement and particular the that correctional and prison system will lose their jobs. Which means, early release for some prisoners, who might out be ready for reintegration is the regular life in society. The samecould be true of those patient within state run healthcare and mental health institutions.
The recent months has shown that not all state jobs positions are being filled and that the ones that are being filled are the positions where help the most needed. For this reason if has been stated that any state employee who plans to leave or has left his/her position might not be filled by someone.
When will legislator mend the fiscal budget? All I can tell say to my fellow state employees - don't rush before leaving. Think out your decision to leave thoroughly. Don' t panic, and remember this recession will end.
Evelyn out.
