# La Fortaleza assigns Suzanne Roig to answer for investigated contract controversy

Puerto Rico's La Fortaleza directs Family Secretary Suzanne Roig to address contract investigation claims.

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On Sunday, La Fortaleza Public Affairs Secretary Jean Peña Payano stated that Department of Family Secretary Suzanne Roig Fuertes is solely responsible for responding to public allegations about an investigated contract process. [^1]

Suzanne Roig Fuertes, Puerto Rico Family Department secretary, stated during a public hearing she paid cash for dinners on her Louisiana work trip. [^2][^3] Former ADSEF administrator Blanca Medina Díaz testified under oath that Suzanne Roig Fuertes pressured her to approve the contract, and that she was dismissed after refusing to sign it. [^4] The disputed matter is a proposed $38.5 million federal contract with NOLA Education for the Star Academy educational program. [^5]

Jean Peña Payano stated that Suzanne Roig Fuertes, as the person under investigation, must clarify what occurred. [^6] La Fortaleza confirmed it maintains confidence in Suzanne Roig Fuertes despite the emerging contradictions. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. On Sunday, La Fortaleza Public Affairs Secretary Jean Peña Payano stated that Department of Family Secretary Suzanne Roig Fuertes is solely responsible for responding to public allegations about an investigated contract process. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
2. Documents released Friday by NOLA Education show the company paid for the dinners during Roig Fuertes' Louisiana trip. (WAPA.TV, News)
3. Suzanne Roig Fuertes, Puerto Rico Family Department secretary, stated during a public hearing she paid cash for dinners on her Louisiana work trip. (WAPA.TV, News)
4. Former ADSEF administrator Blanca Medina Díaz testified under oath that Suzanne Roig Fuertes pressured her to approve the contract, and that she was dismissed after refusing to sign it. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
5. The disputed matter is a proposed $38.5 million federal contract with NOLA Education for the Star Academy educational program. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
6. Jean Peña Payano stated that Suzanne Roig Fuertes, as the person under investigation, must clarify what occurred. (WAPA.TV, News)
7. La Fortaleza confirmed it maintains confidence in Suzanne Roig Fuertes despite the emerging contradictions. (WAPA.TV, News)

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