REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
July 26, 2022
FROM
SHARON NEVINS, Director, Department of Aging and Adult Services
SUBJECT
Title
Revenue Contract with the California Department of Aging for the Multipurpose Senior Services Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Revenue Contract (State Revenue Agreement No. MS-2223-17) with the California Department of Aging to provide Multipurpose Senior Services Program services, in the amount of $1,847,820, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
2. Adopt a Resolution, as required by the California Department of Aging, authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the Chief Executive Officer, or the Director of the Department of Aging and Adult Services to execute all documents, including any subsequent non-substantive amendments, in relation to State Revenue Agreement No. MS-2223-17, on behalf of the County, subject to review by County Counsel, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
3. Direct the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the Chief Executive Officer, or the Director of the Department of Aging and Adult Services to transmit all documents and amendments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution in relation to State Revenue Agreement No. MS-2223-17.
(Presenter: Sharon Nevins, Director, 891-3917)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) funds in the amount of $1,847,820 are 50% State ($923,910) and 50% Federal ($923,910). Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Department of Aging and Adult Services’ (DAAS) 2022-23 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
MSSP includes social and healthcare management services, as well as a wide range of additional services that include housing; minor home repair; non-medical home equipment; chores; personal care; respite - in-home, respite - out-of-home; transportation escort; transportation - one-way trip; nutritional meal services; and communication devices. DAAS has been providing program services to eligible seniors since 1985. In 2022-23, DAAS anticipates MSSP services will be provided to an estimated 345 eligible seniors. Due to the available variety of all program services, the average cost per senior ranges from $369 to $446 per month.
The Federal Older Americans Act (OAA) promotes the welfare and dignity of older adults by providing valuable services in order to enable older adults to be independent, remain in their communities, and assist them to be engaged citizens. In 1976, the State of California designated San Bernardino County as an Area Agency on Aging. As a result of this designation, DAAS receives funding to administer MSSP services.
In addition to accepting the MSSP funding, this item will adopt a Resolution, as required by the California Department of Aging (CDA), authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Chief Executive Officer, or DAAS Director to execute all documents, including the Revenue Contract and any subsequent non-substantive amendments, in relation to the recommended Revenue Contract on behalf of the County, subject to review by County Counsel.
On May 31, 2022, DAAS received the MSSP State Revenue Agreement from CDA. This item is being presented at this time, as this is the first date available following the required operational, fiscal and legal reviews. Approval by the Board of Supervisors on this date will have no impact on DAAS’ services or activities.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by Human Services Contracts (Patty Steven, Contracts Manager, 388-0241) on June 9, 2022; County Counsel (Jacqueline Carey-Wilson, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on June 9, 2022; Finance (John Hallen, Administrative Analyst, 388-0208) on July 1, 2022; and County Finance and Administration (Cheryl Adams, Deputy Executive Officer, 388-0238) on July 12, 2022.