By SALINA POST
The Saint Francis Ministries Board of Directors is conducting an investigation into an allegation of mismanagement, according to a statement sent to Salina Post. Additionally, the organization has a new interim president and CEO.
In response to questions from Salina Post about the allegation of mismanagement, a Saint Francis Ministries communications representative issued the following statement.
The Saint Francis Ministries Board of Directors is conducting an investigation into an allegation of mismanagement at the organization. While the investigation is ongoing, William Clark, the current chief of staff, has been appointed interim president and CEO.
The investigation is being led by an independent consultant. There is no indication of improprieties involving any children or families in our care.
The entire Saint Francis team remains committed to caring for the children and families we serve. Saint Francis has, for 75 years, always placed the vulnerable and at-risk people we care for at the forefront of all we do. We have complete confidence in our employees to maintain the high level of care that we have always provided.
We have no further statement until the investigation is completed.
Saint Francis Ministries is headquartered in Salina.