Title
Adopt a resolution to authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenues by $174,760 for the Social Services - In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority, Fund 005, Appropriations Unit SOC008 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to provide funding for increased salary and benefits costs (4/5ths vote required).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenues by $174,760 for the Social Services - IHSS Public Authority, Fund 005, Appropriations Unit SOC008 to provide funding for increased salary and benefits costs (4/5ths vote required).
SUMMARY:
The IHSS Public Authority is administered by Aging and Adult Services. The Public Authority manages the home-care provider registry, supporting IHSS recipients and social workers with provider referrals, and oversees training for IHSS providers. It also administers the IHSS provider health insurance plan and serves as the employer of record for labor negotiations. The Department is requesting an increase in appropriations and estimated revenues for increased salary and benefits costs.
DISCUSSION:
The Department is requesting an increase in appropriations and estimated revenues for increased salary and benefits costs in the amount of $174,760. Increased funding of $174,760 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 recently became available that was not considered during the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget process which will be used to support County staff salaries for ongoing activities relevant to the IHSS Public Authority.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The County Administrator’s Office - Budget Office concurs with these actions.
FINANCING:
The Department’s recommendation is to increase appropriations and revenues of $174,760 for the Social Services - IHSS Public Authority, Fund 005, Appropriations Unit SOC008 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget. There would be no cost to the County with this item. The increased appropriations are financed by the State of California IHSS Public Authorities Administration allocation noted at County Fiscal Letter 25/26-62.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
This proposed action correlates with the Well Being and Quality of Life and Administrative Strategic Plan Goals adopted by the Board of Supervisors by allowing the Department to accept additional funding from the State to expand services provided by the IHSS Public Authority.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals:
_X Well-Being and Quality of Life
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
____ Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
_X_ Administrative
Prepared by: Rocco Cusenza, Finance Manager II, x 5501
Approved by: Roderick Franks, Director, x 4430
Attachments: Resolution
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board