DoHS seeks $175K for outside company to address ‘urgent’ backlog of vendor payments; kids impacted

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 1,039

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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The state Department of Human Services needs $175,000 in emergency funding to hire an outside company that can help address a backlog of delayed payments to vendors, including companies working with foster children.

According to an emergency purchase request, DoHS is facing “an urgent and growing backlog in provider and vendor payments.”

“This not only affects their organizational stability but also impacts the individuals and families they serve, which directly affects the children in …

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