Opinion ID: 43218
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Written Warnings

Text: On January 2, 2002, Tucker sent Jeronimus a warning letter. In that letter, Tucker noted that Jeronimus turned in a report to a PCOC auditor with incorrect figures, blamed the error on a subordinate, and left the auditor alone in the building without informing the auditor that he was leaving for the day. In addition, Tucker noted a specific instance in which Jeronimus was not following the Head Start administrative accounting guidelines properly. Tucker concluded by adding that “incorrect figures and bad audits could cost this agency grant funds and I do not plan to let that happen. If this should occur again, you leave me no alternative but 4 to place you on suspension without compensation.” On May 13, 2002, Tucker sent a Jeronimus written warning expressing her concerns about his general preparedness. Tucker noted that Jeronimus had failed to come prepared to a meeting with a PCOC auditor. In addition, Tucker indicated that he had been untimely in submitting reports to the PCOC Finance Committee, Policy Council, and Board of Directors. Tucker concluded by adding, “I will not allow you to put this agency at risk by your lack of preparation. This is your second warning. If you do not have a satisfactory explanation, you will be placed on three (3) day suspension.”