File #: 14-563    Name: DSS Appropriation Increase
Type: General Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 5/21/2014 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 6/3/2014 Final action: 6/3/2014
Title: a. Approve increased appropriations of $900,000 and revenues of $825,000 in the Department of Social Services (DSS) Appropriation Unit SOC001 for Entitlement Programs; and b. Approve decreased appropriations in the amount of $75,000 in the Department of Social Services (DSS) Appropriations Unit SOC002 for General Assistance; and c. Approve increased appropriations and revenues in the amount of $30,000 in the Department of Social Services (DSS) Appropriation Unit SOC003 for Military & Veterans Affairs Office; and d. Authorize the Auditor Controller's Office to incorporate approved modifications in the FY 2013-14 Budget. (4/5th vote required)
Attachments: 1. Completed Board Order
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a. Approve increased appropriations of $900,000 and revenues of $825,000 in the Department of Social Services (DSS) Appropriation Unit SOC001 for Entitlement Programs; and
b. Approve decreased appropriations in the amount of $75,000 in the Department of Social Services (DSS) Appropriations Unit SOC002 for General Assistance; and
c. Approve increased appropriations and revenues in the amount of $30,000 in the Department of Social Services (DSS) Appropriation Unit SOC003 for Military & Veterans Affairs Office; and
d. Authorize the Auditor Controller's Office to incorporate approved modifications in the FY 2013-14 Budget. (4/5th vote required)

Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve increased appropriations of $900,000 and revenues of $825,000 in the Department of Social Services (DSS) Appropriation Unit SOC001 for Entitlement Programs; and
b. Approve decreased appropriations in the amount of $75,000 in the Department of Social Services (DSS) Appropriations Unit SOC002 for General Assistance; and
c. Approve increased appropriations and revenues in the amount of $30,000 in the Department of Social Services (DSS) Appropriation Unit SOC003 for Military & Veterans Affairs Office; and
d. Authorize the Auditor Controller's Office to incorporate approved modifications in the FY 2013-14 Budget. (4/5th vote required)

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Department of Social Services (DSS) shared an earlier indicator through the Mid-Year Estimates that several budget units would exceed the budgeted appropriations. In preparation for the FY 2013-14 Year-End Close, Social Services is requesting an increase in appropriations of $900,000 and revenues of $825,000 for Appropriation Unit SOC001 with savings in the amount of $825,000 for Entitlement Programs and $30,000 for SOC003 for Military and Veterans Affairs with sufficient corresponding revenues and savings to offset the increase in appropriations for both appropriation...

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