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File #: 24-1438    Version: 1
Type: Agreement Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/19/2024 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 9/10/2024 Final action:
Title: Approve and authorize Memorandum of Understanding Agreement No. 8679 with the Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services and Memorandum of Understanding Agreement No. 8680 with the Humboldt County Department of Child Support Services that will allow shared services for an increase in State funding. (Fiscal Impact: $250,000 Revenue; Child Support Services Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
Sponsors: Board of Supervisors
Attachments: 1. Agreement No. 8679, 2. Agreement No. 8680
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TO:                     Board of Supervisors

FROM:                     Doug Durward

REPORT BY:                     Karina Castañeda, Staff Services Manager

SUBJECT:                     Agreements with Sonoma County and Humboldt County Local Child Support Agencies

 

RECOMMENDATION

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Approve and authorize Memorandum of Understanding Agreement No. 8679 with the Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services and Memorandum of Understanding Agreement No. 8680 with the Humboldt County Department of Child Support Services that will allow shared services for an increase in State funding. (Fiscal Impact: $250,000 Revenue; Child Support Services Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary) 

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BACKGROUND

This action requests Board approval for Napa County Department of Child Support Services (CSS) to contract with two other Local Child Support Agencies. The agreement with the Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services is to loan a part-time Staff Services Manager, to perform high level fiscal duties. The agreement with the Humboldt County Department of Child Support Services is to loan Child Support staff to serve as subject matter experts and assist in managing caseloads during Fiscal Year 2024-25. These agreements are in exchange for reimbursement for staff salary and benefit costs from the state.

Over the past four years, CSS has experienced a budget shortage, in part due to a funding methodology change which is now based in caseload size commencing Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and the continued Cost of Living Allowance increase required by the last two negotiated and ratified Memorandum of Understanding between Napa County and SEIU, Local 1021.

To bridge the gap between the funding shortage and the attrition of experienced staff due to retirements, CSS is able to secure additional funding by loaning out staff to two other Local Child Support Agencies, resulting in reimbursement for salary and benefits.

Requested Action:
Approval of and authorization for the Chair and Director to sign the following:
1. Agreement No. 8679 with Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services for a maximum of $50,000 for the term of September 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, to provide the services of one (1) Napa County Staff Services Manager; and
2. Agreement No. 8680 with Humboldt County Department of Child Support Services for a maximum of $200,000 for the term of October 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, to provide the services of two (2) Napa County Child Support Specialists.

 

FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT

Is there a Fiscal Impact?

Yes

Is it currently budgeted?

Yes

Where is it budgeted?

Child Support Services

Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?

Discretionary

Discretionary Justification:

This is a discretionary activity in that there is no mandate to enter into a shared services agreement with other Local Child Support Agencies. However, employees loaned under the shared services agreement will provide significant cost savings due to the State reimbursement for salary and benefit costs. The additional revenue is necessary to offset an allocation funding shortfall.

Is the general fund affected?

No

Future fiscal impact:

The agreements are set to expire 6/30/2025.  The estimated salary and benefit reimbursement for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 is $250,000.

Consequences if not approved:

Napa County Child Support Services would not be able to take advantage of this opportunity to receive additional revenue to help offset the significant decline in base allocation funding.

 

 

 

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.