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Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to:
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations by $451,230 for the General Assistance (GA) Program - Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC001 Adopted Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget, financed by an increase in revenues of $451,230 in Social Services Fund 001-SOC005 to cover a shortfall in appropriations due to the increase in GA client benefit costs (4/5ths Vote).
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RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to:
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations by $451,230 for the General Assistance (GA) Program - Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC001 Adopted Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget, financed by an increase in revenues of $451,230 in Social Services Fund 001-SOC005 to cover a shortfall in appropriations due to the increase in GA client benefit costs (4/5ths Vote).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The General Assistance (GA) Program is a county-funded program that provides cash and in-kind assistance to indigent adults who are not eligible for other public assistance programs. The caseload has increased 30% compared to the prior fiscal year.
When the Department submitted their Mid-Year Estimates for FY 2024-25, it was estimated that the shortfall would be $406,417. The Department monitored the expenses and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) reimbursements that offset the costs of the General Assistance Program. The shortfall realized at the end of the fiscal year ended up being $451,230.
The Department is requesting an increase in appropriations for the GA Entitlement Program of $451,230 due to the increase in caseload benefit costs for the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget, financed by a reduction of Social Services General Fund Contribution (GFC).
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The County Administrator’s Office - Budget Office concurs with these actions.
FINANCING:
The request...
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