Title
Adopt a resolution to authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to:
a. Amend the Department of Social Services (DSS)Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Adopted Budget for General Assistance, Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC002 to increase appropriations by $369,517 to provide entitlement benefits for an increased caseload in General Assistance (4/5ths Vote);
b. Amend the DSS FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget for Community Programs, Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC004 to decrease appropriations by $339,017 (4/5ths Vote); and
c. Amend the DSS FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget for Military & Veterans Affairs, Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC003 to decrease appropriations by $30,500 (4/5ths Vote).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to:
a. Amend the Department of Social Services (DSS)Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Adopted Budget for General Assistance, Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC002 to increase appropriations by $369,517 to provide entitlement benefits for an increased caseload in General Assistance (4/5ths Vote);
b. Amend the DSS FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget for Community Programs, Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC004 to decrease appropriations by $339,017 (4/5ths Vote); and
c. Amend the DSS FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget for Military & Veterans Affairs, Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC003 to decrease appropriations by $30,500 (4/5ths Vote).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Department is requesting an increase in appropriations for the General Assistance Entitlement Program due to the increase in caseload and costs for the FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget.
General Assistance (GA) caseload increased 37% (111 cases) since July 1, 2023 which represents an increase cost of 19.14% in comparison to last fiscal year. The Department continues outreach efforts to partner agencies, providing formal presentations and information on the GA program. With increased in-person servicing of applicants and expanded...
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