Drown v. West Virginia Civil Service Commission

Helen (Polly) Drown appeals from the final order of the West Virginia Civil Service Commission (Commission) upholding the appellant’s dismissal from employment with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (Department). We granted this appeal to determine whether the record supported the Commission’s finding that the appellant had been guilty of misconduct justifying dismissal. After examining the record, we conclude that the evidence did not support a dismissal and we reverse the decision of the Commission.

By letter dated December 30, 1986, Ms. Drown was dismissed from her position as an Audit…