Legislature's investigative committee won't touch DSS scandal until October

Lawmakers considering potential reforms to prevent fraud

Members of the Government Operations and Audit Committee (GOAC) meet in the State Capitol. (Austin Goss/The Dakota Scout)

PIERRE — The legislative committee tasked with oversight of state government is planning a deep dive into how a former employee with the Department of Social Services (DSS) allegedly stole nearly $1.8 million.

But first, it wants to give the criminal probe on the matter time to play out.

The South Dakota Legislature’s Government Operations and Audit Committee (GOAC) met for the first time Wednesday since Attorney General Marty Jackley announced two felony charges against Lonna Carroll, a former low-level employee accused of embezzling the funds while working at DSS.

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