TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Christine Briceño, Chief Human Resources Officer
REPORT BY: Joy Cadiz, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution Amending the Departmental Allocation List for the Child Support Services Department
RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a Resolution amending the Departmental Allocation List for the Child Support Services Department. (Fiscal Impact: $600 Expense; Child Support Services Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The Child Support Services Department requested to delete a 1.0 FTE Legal Clerk II and add a 1.0 FTE Child Support Specialist I. Human Resources agrees that a 1.0 FTE Child Support Specialist I is needed to continue providing clerical legal services with the addition of providing limited child support program services and serving as the primary case manager for walk-in clients. This action prepares the department for the upcoming retirement of a Supervising Legal Secretary. Due to a lack of State/Federal funding, once the incumbent retires the Supervising Legal Secretary position will be eliminated. To maintain legal and walk-in services despite the lack of funding, the department is reorganizing and prioritizing succession planning. Replacing the Legal Clerk II with a Child Support Specialist I will facilitate this transition.
The increased cost in salary and benefits for the remainder of the fiscal year is approximately $600 and is offset through salary savings.
Requested Action:
Amend the Department Allocation List for the Child Support Services Department by deleting 1.0 FTE Legal Clerk II, and adding 1.0 FTE Child Support Specialist I, effective May 9, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Due to the planned elimination of a position after retirement, a reorganization is necessary to include classifications capable of performing multiple functions. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
The annual increase in salary and benefits is approximately $5,200 and will be budgeted accordingly. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
The reorganization of the department will not occur in preparation for the elimination of a position, and the department will not be able to add new positions to effectively deliver mandated child support services due to a lack of additional funding from State/Federal funds. |
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Additional Information |
County Initiative: Elevate County Service and Workforce Excellence |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.