Title
Recommend one or more cost saving reduction options to the General Assistance program:
a. Implement a six-month annual time limit for temporary disabled recipients, and a three-month time limit for the non-disabled, employable recipients down to only three months on the program for a savings of $309,892; or
b. Implement a three-month annual time limit for non-disabled, employable recipients, and a $50 grant reduction (from $340 to $290), for a savings of $309,891; or
c. Implement a six-month annual time limit for temporary disabled recipients, and a $12 grant reduction (from $340 to $328), for a savings of $304,466; or
d. Implement a grant reduction only of $62, (from $340 to $278); or
e. Maintain the existing program and the General Fund covers the shortfall.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Recommend one or more cost saving reduction options to the General Assistance program:
a. Implement a six-month annual time limit for temporary disabled recipients, and a three-month time limit for the non-disabled, employable recipients down to only three months on the program for a savings of $309,892; or
b. Implement a three-month annual time limit for non-disabled, employable recipients, and a $50 grant reduction (from $340 to $290), for a savings of $309,891; or
c. Implement a six-month annual time limit for temporary disabled recipients, and a $12 grant reduction (from $340 to $328), for a savings of $304,466; or
d. Implement a grant reduction only of $62, (from $340 to $278); or
e. Maintain the existing program and the General Fund covers the shortfall.
SUMMARY:
Over the last two years the General Assistance program has increased 56% from FY 23-24 and the current year is reflecting an additional 12% increase. The Department has had to return to this board to increase appropriations over the last several years. The Department is requesting guidance on the various cost-saving options so the General Assistance resolution...
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