WV HB4022

Requires the Commissioner to allocate and station child protective services (CPS) workers by county based on population, referrals, and average caseload, with flexibility to adjust based on immediate county needs

Prohibits decreasing CPS worker allocation below January 1, 2023 levels when all positions are filled, but allows adjustments when vacancies exist in any county

Mandates county population figures be based on the United States Census for allocation purposes

Requires annual reporting to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability by July 1 each year, detailing any allocation changes lasting more than three weeks with justifications