REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 6, 2024
FROM
AMY COUGHLIN, Director, Department of Child Support Services
SUBJECT
Title
Non-Financial Plan of Cooperation with the California Department of Child Support Services for the Child Support Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve non-financial Plan of Cooperation with the California Department of Child Support Services, including a non-standard term, delineating the responsibilities of both parties for the administration and enforcement of the child support program, for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, with automatic annual renewals unless new laws, regulations, or requirements necessitate an update.
2. Authorize the Director of the Department of Child Support Services, as the Local Child Support Agency Director and as required by the California Department of Child Support Services, to execute the Plan of Cooperation, including any subsequent non-substantive amendments, on behalf of the County, subject to review by County Counsel.
3. Direct the Director of the Department of Child Support Services to transmit the Plan of Cooperation and all subsequent non-substantive amendments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
(Presenter: Amy Coughlin, Director, 478-7459)
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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
The recommended Plan of Cooperation (POC) is non-financial, and therefore does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A POC between the California Department of Child Support Services (State) and the Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) is required pursuant to Family Code section 17304(a). The recommended POC d...
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