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a. Approve increased appropriations and revenues of $14,870,938 in the Department of Social Services Fund 025, 5010, SOC012, 8425 for 1991 Realignment Fund;
b. Approve increased appropriations in the amount of $451,709 in the Department of Social Services Fund 022, 5010, SOC011, 8262 for 2011 Realignment-Protective Services Fund;
c. Approve increased appropriations and revenues in the amount of $90,511 in the Department of Social Services Fund 001, 5010, SOC010, 8268 for Area Agency on Aging; and
d. Authorize the Auditor Controller’s Office to incorporate approved modifications in the FY 2014-15 Budget. (4/5th vote required)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve increased appropriations and revenues of $14,870,938 in the Department of Social Services Fund 025, 5010, SOC012, 8425 for 1991 Realignment Fund; and
b. Approve increased appropriations in the amount of $451,709 in the Department of Social Services Fund 022, 5010, SOC011, 8262 for 2011 Realignment-Protective Services Fund; and
c. Approve increased appropriations and revenues in the amount of $90,511 in the Department of Social Services Fund 001, 5010, SOC010, 8268 for Area Agency on Aging; and
d. Authorize the Auditor Controller’s Office to incorporate approved modifications in the FY 2014-15 Budget. (4/5th vote required)
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In preparation for the FY 2014-15 Year-End Close, the Department of Social Services is requesting increased appropriations in the amount of $15,413,158. There are three elements to this increased appropriation request: a) $14,870,938 in Fund 025, 5010, SOC012, 8425 for the 1991 Realignment Fund; b) $451,709 in Fund 022, 5010, SOC011, 8262 for the 2011 Realignment-Protective Services Fund; and, c) $90,511 in Fund 001, 5010, SOC010, 8268 for the Area Agency on Aging.
The increase of $14,870,938 in Fund 025, Appropriation Unit SOC012 (1991 Realignment) is funded by $12,316,415 in new revenues and $2,554,524 in available fund balance from prior year revenues. New revenue is the result of AB 85 which changed the financing for CalWORKs grant increases. Prior to AB 85, CalWORKs grant increases were funded though the State General Fund rather than realigned State sales taxes and appropriations. When the county’s FY 2014-15 Budget for CalWORKs was developed, it was too early to determine the amount of revenues that would be deposited in Fund 025 to fund the CalWORKs grant increases; therefore the appropriations were budgeted the same as in prior years utilizing the State General Fund. The appropriation increase for the CalWORKs funding allows the Department to transfer the revenue to the General Fund where it was originally appropriated.
The increase of $451,709 in Fund 022, Appropriation Unit SOC011 (2011 Realignment) is funded by growth in 2011 Realignment funds received. These funds are needed to offset the costs of the 2.98% State mandated COLA in the Foster Care and Adoptions programs.
The increase of $90,511 for the Area Agency on Aging in the General Fund is funded by increased one-time only revenues and new supplemental funding from the California Department of Aging. The increased funding is allocated to Congregate and Home Delivered nutritional programs, Family Caregiver Support, and Information & Assistance.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
FINANCING:
The increase in appropriations for Fund 022 and Fund 025 will be funded by sales tax realignment and the increase for the Area Agency on Aging is funded with Federal funds. Approval of this action has no impact on County General Fund Contributions.
Prepared by: Becky Cromer, Finance Manager II, x4404
Approved by: Elliott Robinson, Director, x4434