The Pennsylvania Association of Staff
Nurses and Allied Professionals said Tuesday it "demanded and received"
the resignation of the union's executive director after a routine audit
conducted by an outside accounting firm discovered some "financial
irregularities."
Bill Cruice had led PASNAP during a period of rapid growth
that saw its membership grow by nearly 70 percent last year to more
than 8,000 members after it signed nurses at five area hospitals.
The financial irregularities concerned allegedly unauthorized advancements and expenditures.
Cruice,
contacted Tuesday afternoon, said, "I am very surprised that such an
accusation is being made. All expenditures of funds are authorized and
made by the organization."
Following the initial audit findings, PASNAP President Patty Eakin
and the union's board reported their concerns to the Department of
Labor for further investigation. The union intends to continue to
investigate the matter.
“As always,
we will continue to fight for improved patient care and safety and
better working conditions for our 8,300 members across Pennsylvania,"
said Eakin, in a statement released by PASNAP. "This in no way will
affect day-to-day operations, and we will continue to represent our
members without interruption. ”
The PASNAP Board has appointed Mark Warshaw, a longtime organizing director with the organization, as interim executive director.
Source: Philadelphia
Business Journal
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