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John G

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and so it begins... Clean up this mess of a County.


WALTON COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR ARRESTED FOR INSURANCE FRAUD
Posted on November 17, 2017 by cdobridnia
Walton County, Fla—The Human Resources Director for Walton County is arrested for insurance fraud following an investigation by Walton County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Department of Financial Services Bureau of Insurance Fraud.

On October 17th WCSO was notified of potential insurance fraud involving an employee within the Walton County Human Resources department. An investigation was launched and discrepancies were found in the insurance file of Human Resources Director, Ella Mae Walters, 48.

Documents collected during the investigation indicated Walters’ insurance coverage for United Concordia Dental listed a dependent, Christopher C. Byrd. Based on the date of birth of Byrd and additional documents provided, Byrd did not qualify as a dependent for Walters.

With the assistance of the Florida Department of Financial Services Bureau of Insurance Fraud a review of Walters’ United Concordia policy, and claims filed under that policy, was completed. A total of three claims were filed pertaining to treatment for Byrd .

During the investigation, it was learned Byrd was employed by Walton County Board of County Commissioners as a courier from December 2014 to October 2015. However, during his tenure with Walton County he never elected, added, or chose to enroll in dental insurance of any kind.

“As the Human Resources Director for our county Ella Mae Walters has extensive knowledge of employment benefits and has direct ability to approve and oversee all changes to insurance,” said Sheriff Michael Adkinson. “In saying that, Mrs. Walters knowingly and intentionally obtained a benefit for Christopher Byrd by falsifying an official record or official document. In discussions with County Administration, it was clear that they shared our concerns and cooperated fully with the investigation.”

According to the Walton County Administrator Larry Jones, Walters will be placed on administrative leave until an internal review can be completed. “Once we became aware of these allegations, it was imperative that the Sheriff’s office be allowed to conduct their investigation with no influence or interference from County staff. Now that the charges have been filed, we will place Walters on administrative leave and perform an internal review to determine the most appropriate course of action,” Jones said.

Ella Mae Walters turned herself in in Okaloosa County this morning and is charged with official misconduct, false and fraudulent insurance claims, and falsifying records. This investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming.
 

jodiFL

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Is she any relation to the Walton Co. dump truck driver named "Walters" that was just arrested for stealing asphalt from the county for his driveway?
 

John G

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Is she any relation to the Walton Co. dump truck driver named "Walters" that was just arrested for stealing asphalt from the county for his driveway?
I was wondering the same thing... Friends and Family Program.

Interesting how their are allegations of BCC Member meddling in HR / Hiring Issues and now the HR Director is arrested.
 

Mandy Martin

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Is she any relation to the Walton Co. dump truck driver named "Walters" that was just arrested for stealing asphalt from the county for his driveway?

I dont know, but with all the dirt piles and asphalt piles everywhere you go in D2 Im sure he would have gotten it for free and delivered if he just called the D2 office and asked for it. Even the Foreman man who spoke during public comments at the last BCC meeting thanked her for the dirt. Her response was call me anytime. Clean dirt is not spoil dirt. Not for sale and its illegal..
 

jodiFL

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Both of these "walters" are obviously not the sharpest tools in the shed. One of them adding random (or maybe not so random) people to insurance and the other one asking someone to falsify official documents via text message.
 

jodiFL

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I dont know, but with all the dirt piles and asphalt piles everywhere you go in D2 Im sure he would have gotten it for free and delivered if he just called the D2 office and asked for it. Even the Foreman man who spoke during public comments at the last BCC meeting thanked her for the dirt. Her response was call me anytime. Clean dirt is not spoil dirt. Not for sale and its illegal..
Oh he didnt get it from the yard. He picked it up from Anderson Columbia (TWICE) then asked them to fake a receipt for it via text message when he found out they were investigating him.
 

Kaydence

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Both of these "walters" are obviously not the sharpest tools in the shed. One of them adding random (or maybe not so random) people to insurance and the other one asking someone to falsify official documents via text message.


Walton County doesn't hire the brightest bulbs in the pack.
 

Kaydence

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And this was the Director of the Human Resources Department...
Wonder what else she did or was told to do... :hmm:


Talk to some of the guys from Walton County Rescue...oh to be a fly on a tree in the woods. :D
 
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