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Child Support Services recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Transfer increasing revenue and salaries and benefits appropriations by $43,839, due to an increased allocation from the State Department of Child Support Services, to ensure sufficient funding for anticipated retirement payouts (4/5 vote required).
FUNDING: State and Federal Child Support funding.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Department of Child Support Services (CSS) requested and received an increased allocation from the State Department of Child Support Services in the amount of $43,839. This additional funding is intended to support anticipated retirement payouts in Fiscal Year 2025-26. Several CSS employees have elected to participate in the County’s Retirement Incentive Plan. The leave payouts associated with these retirements were not included in the FY 2025-26 Budget. The increased allocation of funding ensures that all related payout obligations can be met using Child Support funds, with no impact to the County General Fund. Approval of this budget amendment aligns the Department’s appropriations with the updated State allocation.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may choose not to approve the budget amendment. In that event, CSS may lack sufficient appropriations to cover required salary and benefit payouts for long-term employees retiring under the Retirement Incentive Plan.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the County General Fund. All costs associated with the increased Salaries and Benefits appropriations will be fully funded through the additional State and Federal Child Support allocation.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Obtain the Chair’s signature on the budget transfer form and forward it to the Chief Administrative Office for processing.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
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CONTACT
Ron Ladag...
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