LINCOLN- The organization that oversees the child abuse and neglect cases in Omaha is a Kansas-based contractor. St. Francis Ministries launched an investigation after a whistleblower came forward with allegations of mismanagement. The board authorized the investigation which is being completed by an independent consultant. St. Francis Ministries officials say there have been no allegations of failures involving any children or families, but the investigation stems from a whistleblower complaint.

The former president and CEO, Rev. Robert Smith is no longer with the organization and an interim CEO, Bill Clark has taken over. The organization declined to comment on the switch.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services says they will cooperate with the investigation and help in any way. St. Francis holds a close to $200 million contract with the state to manage the care of children in Douglas and Sarpy County systems. They also provide limited child welfare services other parts of the state.

Details on the complaint have yet to be detailed.

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