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Gov. Morrisey Announces Appointment of William “Bill” D’Aiuto as Chief Operating Officer of the Department of Human Services - WCBC Radio

Texas HHSC (Google News) · June 7, 2026

In plain language

West Virginia has appointed William "Bill" D’Aiuto as the first Chief Operating Officer for the state's Department of Human Services. This new leadership role was created to improve how the state manages child welfare, Medicaid, and mental health programs. D’Aiuto previously held leadership positions in Texas, Florida, and Virginia, where he managed large teams and billion-dollar budgets for public assistance. His goal in this new position is to make government services more efficient and improve support for frontline workers.

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Key takeaways

  • William D’Aiuto is the first person to fill the newly created Chief Operating Officer role for West Virginia human services.
  • The new position focuses on improving efficiency and oversight for programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and behavioral health.
  • The appointee previously managed eligibility operations for over 7,000 employees at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
  • This leadership change aims to reduce administrative burdens and improve outcomes for residents using state assistance programs.

Gov. Morrisey Announces Appointment of William “Bill” D’Aiuto as Chief Operating Officer of the Department of Human Services  WCBC Radio

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