As director of the state 's second largest agency , Ahmed oversaw 10,000 employees .
As director of the state 's second largest agency , Ahmed managed a $4 billion - plus budget serving 1.5 million medical assistance cases and 1.2 million cash and food assistance cases .
As director of the state 's second largest agency , Ahmed oversaw 10,000 employees and managed a $4 billion - plus budget serving 1.5 million medical assistance cases and 1.2 million cash and food assistance cases .