Title:
Budget Amendment - DSS (Increase/Decrease)
Summary
ACTION:
1. Recognize, receive and appropriate to the General Fund an increase of $50,341 in Federal funding from Centralina Council of Governments (COG) for the Home and Community Care Block Grant;
2. Recognize, receive and appropriate to the General Fund an increase of $600 in "Other" funding from Centralina Council of Governments (COG); and
3. Recognize and approve a decrease to the General Fund of $1,556 in State funding for the Family Caregiver Support Grant
Staff Contact: Peggy Eagan, Director, Department of Social Services
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
1. Annually, the Department of Social Services (DSS) submits for Board approval of the Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) funding plan (also referred to as the County Aging Plan). There was an increase of funding for FY20 and Board approval is required before the budget can be adjusted. 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 2020 operating budget.
2. The Department of Social Services Senior Nutrition Program was awarded funds from the 2019 Older Americans Month Contest. The purpose of the contest was to connect youth and seniors through letters and help bridge the gap between generations.
3. The Family Caregiver Support Grant provides services for family members caring for individuals aged 60 or older with Alzheimer’s disease or a related brain disorder and grandparents or relative caregivers providing support for grandchildren. Matching funds are not required.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
1. An increase in General Fund (0001) Federal revenue and associated expenses in the amount of $50,341
2. An increase in General Fund (0...
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