Legislation Details

File #: RES 26-069    Name: GA Appropriation Increase
Type: BoS Resolution Status: Department of Social Services - Consent
File created: 5/1/2026 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 5/19/2026 Final action:
Title: Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to: a. Amend the General Assistance (GA) Program Budget by increasing appropriations by $337,000 for Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC002 of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to provide entitlement benefits for an increased caseload in General Assistance (4/5ths vote required); and b. Amend the Community Programs Budget by increasing revenue by $202,276 for Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC004 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget, resulting in a decrease in General Fund Contributions of $202,276 (4/5ths vote required); and c. Amend Military & Veterans Affairs Budget by decreasing appropriations by $134,724 in Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC003 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget, resulting in a decrease in General Fund Contributions of $134,724 (4/5ths vote required).
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. Resolution
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Title
Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to:
a. Amend the General Assistance (GA) Program Budget by increasing appropriations by $337,000 for Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC002 of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to provide entitlement benefits for an increased caseload in General Assistance (4/5ths vote required); and
b. Amend the Community Programs Budget by increasing revenue by $202,276 for Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC004 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget, resulting in a decrease in General Fund Contributions of $202,276 (4/5ths vote required); and
c. Amend Military & Veterans Affairs Budget by decreasing appropriations by $134,724 in Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC003 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget, resulting in a decrease in General Fund Contributions of $134,724 (4/5ths vote required).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to:
a. Amend the General Assistance (GA) Program Budget by increasing appropriations by $337,000 for Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC002 of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to provide entitlement benefits for an increased caseload in General Assistance (4/5ths Vote); and
b. Amend the Community Programs Budget by increasing revenue by $202,276 for Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC004 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget, resulting in a decrease in General Fund Contributions of $202,276 (4/5ths Vote); and
c. Amend Military & Veterans Affairs Budget by decreasing appropriations by $134,724 in Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC003 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget, resulting in a decrease in General Fund Contributions of $134,724 (4/5ths Vote).

SUMMARY:
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 Fis...

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