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a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with nonstandard indemnification provisions with Kevin W. Harper CPA & Associates for federal subrecipient monitoring services, federal audit and compliance consulting services and staff training, for the period of May 21, 2024 - June 30, 2027, with a contract total of $103,850; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($10,385) of the original contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $114,235.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with nonstandard indemnification provisions with Kevin W. Harper CPA & Associates for federal subrecipient monitoring services, federal audit and compliance consulting services and staff training, for the period of May 21, 2024 - June 30, 2027, with a contract total of $103,850; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($10,385) of the original contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $114,235.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Department of Social Services (DSS) receives federal funds for programs and services, where the funds are passed through to DSS from the state. DSS then contracts with agencies and other service providers to provide and manage the services. The services provided under this agreement are required to ensure DSS meets all the contract monitoring, audit and compliance requirements when acting as a pass-thr...
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