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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 fu...
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