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I had the pleasure or working for this woman, and now for her successor. This article does not begin to address some of the more serious issues.

I think what got her in the most hot water was her frequent promotion of unqualified friends to management positions. For example, she hired a friend who managed a flower shop, until it went bankrupt, and then promoted her to a position that is equivalent to a GS-15 ($110,000).

She did the same with the former baby sitter of her kids. This one has a G.E.D., that is in question, and is pulling down over $100,000 managing CPAs, MBAs, etc.

There was also the time when one of her friends/employees wanted to buy a house, but didn't have enough $$ for the down payment. Karla gave the friend and her husband (who also worked for Karla) each a $10,000 bonus for outstanding achievement. Bonuses of this size are virtually unheard of. It's rare for anyone to get a bonus greater than $1,500.

It is also rumored that she hired her boyfriend's ex-wife, so he wouldn't have to pay as much alimony. I know that the investigators were looking into this, but have no idea if it was substantitated.

All in all, I don't think it was her ridiculous management style that did her in, but her rampant abuse of her position.

Thank you for all the details. From the tone of the newspaper report I am not surprised of the revelations in your post.

Hope she does not land another big government job.

BTW, was she was a Clinton era appointment? Did she get her job through civil service or did the Clintons appoint her directly?