09-28-2017, 12:04 PM
Toriano probably accrued a bunch of sick leave. Enough to last until Dec. 31! In this case, I'm sure she is invoking the "stress leave" clause. Very popular among local government union protected workers who run into problems at the job. Toriano, although largely culpable as HR director, will be made the fall guy for practices much larger than her office. A lot of these shady practices in the county are systematic and widespread. Based on old allegiances and high school buddydoms. A Hilo High, Waiakea and St. Joe club that has populated the ranks of county govt for years! I am so glad the audit ripped them a new booty hole. So many problems in county govt. Think we will see changes? Maybe. Don't hold your breath.