TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Amanda Gibbs, Chief Probation Officer
REPORT BY: Ferlyn Buenafe, Principal Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Agreement with University of Cincinnati Research Institute
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270019B with University of Cincinnati Research Institute with a contract maximum of $124,000 over the two-year term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 to provide training and technical assistance on evidence-based supervision practices to improve individual and system outcomes, including reducing recidivism. (Fiscal Impact: $124,000 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The Board approved Agreement No. 230241B on December 6, 2022, and Amendment No. 1 on June 17, 2025, for the University of Cincinnati Research Institute (UCCI) to provide initial evidence-based practices (EBP) training and technical assistance for all staff in criminal justice agencies and to maintain foundational EBP training. It is important for Probation Officers to case manage the high-risk population with continual training in best practices and recidivism reduction.
UCCI provides a train-the-trainer model and a no-per-use fee for the curriculum once staff complete the train-the-trainer program.
Amendment No. 1 extended the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2026 allowing for continued EBP training to staff. The original agreement and Amendment No. 1 have a combined contract maximum of $235,000, of which $230,000 is funded through a state realignment offset that was approved by the Community Corrections Partnership Committee (CCP) at its May 12, 2022, meeting. The remaining $5,000 is a general fund expense.
This new agreement is a continuation of EBP training and technical assistance and includes the County’s updated terms and conditions. The contract maximum is offset by state realignment funds.
Requested Action:
Approve and authorize Agreement 270019B with University of Cincinnati Research Institute with a contract maximum of $124,000 over the two-year term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 to provide training and technical assistance of evidence-based practices to the Probation Department.
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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Where is it budgeted? |
Probation 1420000 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Services provided are not mandatory, but it is a commitment from the County to maintain an evidence-based justice system. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Funds will be budgeted accordingly in future fiscal years. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Foundational evidence-based training will not be provided to new staff and refresher training in best practices will not be provided to existing staff. |
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Additional Information: |
Strategic 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.