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
Title
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 $36...
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