REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 8, 2023
FROM
SHARON NEVINS, Director, Department of Aging and Adult Services
SUBJECT
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Revenue Contract with the California Department of Aging for the Multipurpose Senior Services Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Revenue Contract (State Revenue Agreement No. MS-2324-17) 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, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
(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) 2023-24 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 and respite care, transportation (escort and one-way trip), nutritional meal services, and communication devices. DAAS has been providing program services to eligible seniors since 1985. In 2023-24, DAAS anticipates MSSP services will be provided to an estimated 345 eligible seniors. Some of the eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to, age requirement of 65 years or older and being able to be serviced within the MSSP cost limitations. 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 promotes the welfare and dignity of older adults by providing valuable services 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.
On April 27, 2023, DAAS received the MSSP State Revenue Agreement from the California Department of Aging. This item is being presented at this time, as this is the first date available following the required operational, fiscal and legal reviews. Approval at this time will not impact 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 July 20, 2023; County Counsel (Jacqueline Carey-Wilson, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on July 20, 2023; Finance (John Hallen, Administrative Analyst, 388-0208) on July 21, 2023; and County Finance and Administration (Cheryl Adams, Deputy Executive Officer, 388-0238) on July 24, 2023.