TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Tracy Schulze, Auditor Controller
REPORT BY: Celeste Gonzalez, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Approve and authorize Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 210126B and Agreement No. 240413B with MGT of America Consulting LLC
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 210126B with MGT of America Consulting LLC for SB90 claim services and Agreement No. 240413B with MGT of America Consulting LLC for A-87 Indirect Cost Plan subscription services. (Fiscal Impact: $8,900 Expense Reduction; Central Services; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
Passed by the Legislature in 1972, SB90 states that if the Legislature or a state agency mandates that a local government provide a new or enhanced service, they must provide funding for the cost of providing the new or enhanced services. The State Controller's Office is tasked with paying claims when the State Legislature provides a budget allocation for that purpose.
The CFR Part 225 Cost Allocation Plan (Indirect Cost Plan) is used by the State and Federal governments as an acceptable methodology for billing indirect costs for funded services including road projects, health and human services allocations, grants and other programs.
MGT of America Consulting LLC is a highly qualified firm providing these specialized services. They work closely with many counties, the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) and the State Controller's Office to ensure full reimbursement of eligible SB90 claims filed in a complete and timely manner in addition to preparing the Indirect Cost Plans for other jurisdictions. The County Executive Office and the Auditor-Controller track all SB90 claims filed with the State Controller's Office and oversee the cost plan process. Although the State is not fully reimbursing SB90 at this time, the County has received payments for previous claims submitted and it's important to continue to submit claims for future payment. The County c...
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