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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Director of the Department of Human and Social Services (DHSS), Muavaefaatasi John Suisala is supporting a letter signed by two deputies from his department denying allegations that funds for those with developmental disabilities went to an inactive organization to...

![“We would like to go on the record to categorically state that the news report is inaccurate, misleading, and a gross misrepresentation and misinterpretation of facts. Therefore, we unequivocally and unreservedly disavow these allegations of illegal activities and improper use of funds. There is no truth to this,” the letter said in defense of Director of the Department of Human and Social Services (DHSS), Muavaefaatasi John Suisala, [SN file photo] Director of the Department of Human and Social Services (DHSS), Muavaefaatasi John Suisala](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/dhss_director_muavaefaatasi_5760_0.jpg?itok=X3QnLVVT)