TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Allison Haley - District Attorney
REPORT BY: Sophie Johnson - Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Application and Acceptance of Funding for County Victim Services (XC) Program
RECOMMENDATION
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District Attorney requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign a Certification of Assurance of Compliance document that authorizes the District Attorney to apply for and sign grant Subaward documents with the California Office of Emergency Services in the anticipated amount of $157,433 for the term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024 for the County Victim Services (XC) Program.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of the recommended action will allow the District Attorney to apply for and sign grant subaward documents, including amendments, extensions, and modifications, thereof, for continuation of the County Victim Services (XC) Program. This subaward program, administered by the California Office of Emergency Services, provides Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding for continued services to crime victims and witnesses throughout the County.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
District Attorney
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
This item is discretionary as there is no mandate for the District Attorney's office to provide additional local services above the mandatory victim services handled through the Victim/Witness Assistance Program.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
Appropriations have been included in the District Attorney's budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and appropriations for future fiscal years will be budgeted accordingly.
Consequences if not approved:
If this item is not approved, the District Attorney will not be able to obtain continued funding from the State of California for provision of additional local services for victims of crime.
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