Title:
Budget Amendment - DSS: FY19 Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) Amendments
Summary
ACTION:
1. Approve amended Home and Community Care Block Grant Funding Plan with the FY19 increase incorporated into the total funding amounts
2. Recognize, receive and appropriate a net increase of $321,690 funding from Centralina Council of Governments (COG) for the Home and Community Care Block Grant
Staff Contact: Peggy Eagan, Director, Department of Social Services
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Annually, the Department of Social Services (DSS) submits for Board approval, the Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) funding plan (also referred to as the County Aging Plan). During the fiscal year, adjustments to the funding plan may be required for funding changes. Action Item 1 represents changes in the plan as a result of increased funding. Board approval is required prior to submission to Centralina Council of Governments (COG), the local grant authority.
The following services are provided with this grant: In-Home Aide Services, Transportation Services, Congregate Meals, Home Delivered Meals, Senior Center Operations, Adult Day Care/Day Health and Consumer Directed Services. The additional required match is included in the DSS Fiscal Year 2019 operating budget.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
An increase in General Fund (0001) Federal Revenue and associated expenses in the amount of $321,690