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Veteran Affairs recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Authorize the Chair to sign the California Department of Veteran Affairs "County Subvention Program Certificate of Compliance" and the "Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Program Certificate of Compliance" for Fiscal Year 2017-18 for the participation in each of these programs; and
2) Authorize the County Veterans Service Officer to actively participate in the promotion of the California Veterans License Plate Program.
FUNDING: State Revenue.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
The department recommends that the Board authorize the Chair to sign the "County Subvention Program Certificate of Compliance" and the "Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Program Certificate of Compliance," so the County can participate in these programs.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
State subvention funding is distributed to counties that establish and maintain a county veterans service officer on a pro rata basis under the California Military and Veterans Code (CMVC) § 972.1.
The California Department of Veteran Affairs obtains federal matching funds to contribute toward the salaries and expenses of county veterans service officers on a pro rata basis for Medi-Cal related activities under CMVC § 972.5.
Under CMVC § 972.2, the County receives revenue from special interest license plate fees which are deposited in a special revenue fund.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could not approve these programs; however, the County would lose the State revenue that is provided for participation in these programs.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel and Human Resources - Risk Management
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no Net County Cost due to these actions. However, participation in these programs brings state revenue to the Veteran Affairs Department. This revenue is included in the budget for FY 2017-18.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1) Clerk of the Boa...
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