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Support approval of a resolution authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenues by $50,000 for the Social Services - Community Action Partnership Fund 008, Appropriations Unit SOC007 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to provide funding for increased salary and benefits costs.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Budget Committee support approval of a resolution authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenues by $50,000 for the Social Services - Community Action Partnership Fund 008, Appropriations Unit SOC007 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to provide funding for increased salary and benefits costs.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Department is requesting an increase in appropriations and estimated revenues for increased salary and benefit costs in the amount of $50,000. County Employees Management Association (CEMA) negotiated a new labor agreement beginning in Fiscal Year 2024-25 and the cost increase resulting from this agreement was not incorporated into the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget since the union contracts were not finalized at the time of budget creation and submission. Additionally, increased funding of $26,000 for calendar year 2025 recently became available that was not considered during the FY 2024-25 budget process which will be used to support County staff salaries for ongoing activities relevant to the Community Action Partnership appropriations unit.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County Administrator’s Office - Budget Office concurs with these actions.
FINANCING:
The Department’s recommendation is to increase appropriations and revenues of $50,000 for the Social Services - Community Action Partnership Fund, 008, Appropriations Unit SOC007 FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget. There would be no cost to the County with this item. The increased appropriations ...
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