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a. Approve and authorize the Director or the Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to execute standard funding agreements and amendments for continued funding from state agencies for designated programs on behalf of the County for the period of January 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024; and
b. Approve and authorize the Military and Veterans Affairs Officer to execute standard funding agreements and amendments for continued funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of the County for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director or the Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to execute standard funding agreements and amendments for continued funding from state agencies for designated programs on behalf of the County for the period of January 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024; and
b. Approve and authorize the Military and Veterans Affairs Officer to execute standard funding agreements and amendments for continued funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of the County for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
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 2022-23 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 2022-23 and Calendar Year (CY) 2023. One of the programs, the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, will be funded through March 31, 2024. 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.
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