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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee execute standard funding agreements and amendments for continued funding from state agencies for designated programs on behalf of the County retroactive for the period of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028; and
b. Approve and authorize the Military and Veterans Affairs Officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs or designee to execute standard agreements and amendments for continued funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of the County for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee execute standard funding agreements and amendments for continued funding from state agencies for designated programs on behalf of the County retroactive for the period of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028; and
b. Approve and authorize the Military and Veterans Affairs Officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs or designee to execute standard agreements and amendments for continued funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of the County for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
SUMMARY
The Department of Social Services has several programs supported with federal and state funds on a continuing basis that require separate state agreements for various funding cycles. In preparing the FY 2026-27 Requested Budget, the Department has compiled a list (Attachment A) of federal and state programs currently receiving funds. These programs expect continued funding through FY 2026-27 and Calendar Year (CY) 2027. The state agencies administering these funds may require an application, and all require a signed agreement to be returned within 30 days of receipt of the standard state agreement.
DISCUSSION:
There are various agreements from the California Department of Aging that fund non-profit agencies providing senior support services such as: Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy; Ombudsman services; family caregiver support; home-delivered and congregate meals; nutrition education; transportation; legal assistance; information, referral and assistance; health promotion. The Department recommends approval of the following agreements:
a) The Title III/VII agreement funded under the Older Americans Act and the Older Californians Act for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 estimated at $2,788,836
b) The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) agreement that provides education and information on health insurance for seniors for the period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 estimated at $343,641;
c) The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) provides enhanced outreach and enrollment assistance to eligible Medicare beneficiaries regarding Medicare benefits for the period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 estimated at $55,868;
d) The Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) agreement that provides a central agency to help older adults and persons with disabilities navigate between different types of service providers to meet their multiple needs for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 estimated at $290,123;
The California Department of Community Services and Development contracts with the Community Action Partnership as a pass-through agency for these federal funds. This agreement provides funding to our community non-profit programs for services to low-income individuals and families to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities and empower families to achieve greater self-sufficiency. The agreement for the period of January 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027 and January 1, 2027 through April 30, 2028 is estimated at $499,164.
The California Department of Veterans Affairs contracts with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to distribute Proposition 63 funds for the provision of mental health outreach services to veterans. The funding for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 is estimated at $135,000.
Approval of the recommended actions allows the Director or the Assistant Director of Social Services and the Military and Veterans Affairs Officer respectively, to apply for, execute applications and execute agreements for renewed funding for designated programs within the State required turnaround of 30 days. These are standardized State agreements for grants awarded under essentially identical terms as prior years. This process reduces the number of annual Board reports and allows for timely submission of applications and State agreements.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
County Counsel will continue to approve each standard agreement as to form before the Department signs and returns the agreement to the State agency.
FINANCING:
Appropriations and estimated revenues related to Attachment A are included in the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget and the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget and for those that have a longer term, appropriations will be incorporated into future budget submissions.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
This agreement correlates to the Well-Being and Quality of Life Strategic Plan Goal adopted by the Board of Supervisors by working towards the goals of improving health and quality of life outcomes by access to resources and individualized assistance to residents of Monterey County meeting a key objective for services.
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
____ Administrative
Prepared by: Prepared by: Yuliana Arroyo-Nuño, Management Analyst III, x4431
Approved by: Roderick W. Franks, Director, x4430
Attachments: Attachment A
Proposed agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report.