The state said she never raised concerns.

In one instance, Tetting said an employee told her during an exit interview that he witnessed a manager yell derogatory comments in Spanish about another employee’s sexual orientation and about homosexuals.

Tetting recommended that an investigation from outside the agency be done. The target of the comments was then told by WDVA to counsel the manager about the comments, rather than open an external HR investigation.

“To date, no formal documentation or confirmation of this counseling has been provided to Human Resources as has been done by past practice,” she wrote.

Tetting said she also saw employees treated unfairly by management at WDVA.

Tetting said she spoke up about a letter the agency gave to the commandant of one of the state veterans homes, instructing the person to improve the quality ratings of the nursing home.

"While this could be considered a job request, the instruction and goals were inaccurate and unattainable,” Tetting wrote in the complaint. Tetting said she thought the letter was retaliatory and brought her concerns to the agency’s legal counsel and WDVA deputy secretary. Tetting said both disregarded her concerns.