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Adopt a resolution to authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenues by $780,778 for the Social Services - Area Agency on Aging's Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC010 Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget to provide funding to various programs (4/5ths vote required).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenues by $780,778 for the Social Services - Area Agency on Aging's Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC010 Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget to provide funding to various programs (4/5ths vote required).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Department is requesting an increase in appropriations and estimated revenues for additional funding allocated by California Department of Aging (CDA) to Monterey County Department of Social Services Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in the amount of $767,393 for new programs, additional grant funding for existing programs whereby unspent funds are carried over from Fiscal Year 2022-23 in the amount of $708,019, net of reductions to already approved programs whereby a portion of funding will be pushed out to Fiscal Year 2024-25 in the amount of $694,634. See attachment A, AAA Listing of Funding.
NEW PROGRAM FUNDING - $767,393:
The Age Wise program is funded under the Mental Health Wellness Act of 2013 and is meant to address the mental health needs of older adults with respect to their physical and behavioral health needs. The total grant amount for this program is $2,000,000 with a term of 6/29/23-6/30/26. The Monterey County AAA plans to utilize $500,000 of its allocation during Fiscal Year 2023-24, with the remaining amount of $1,500,000 utilized for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Fiscal Year 2025-26.
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