State, Department of Human Resources v. Fowler

OPINION

On November 22, 1989, appellant Welfare Division of the Nevada State Department of Human Resources (“Welfare Division”) terminated respondent Terry M. Fowler (“Fowler”) from his position as a computer system programmer because he allowed another individual to have unauthorized access to the Welfare Division’s computer system. Fowler appealed the termination to the Personnel Commission hearing officer.

After a three-day personnel hearing, the hearing officer found that Fowler violated the Welfare Division’s requirements in permitting the unauthorized access to the computer system.…