Title
Child Support Services Department recommending adoption of Resolution amending the Department’s Authorized Personnel Allocation adding two (2) Child Support Specialists I/II, one (1) Executive Secretary, one (1) Staff Services Analyst I/II, and one (1) Information Systems Coordinator.
FUNDING: State / Federal.
Resolution 098-2009
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BUDGET SUMMARY
Total Estimated Cost 12 months $325,963
Funding
Budgeted $161,947 From Current State alloc
New Funding $164,016 Increased State Alloc
Salary Savings
Other
Total Funding Available $325,963
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: None. The cost for the additional positions is fully funded from the Federal/State Child Support allocation approved for FY 2009-10. There is no Net County Cost.
Background:
The Department of Child Support Services is funded with State and Federal funds; 66% from the Federal government, 33% from the State. The annual allocation for Child Support is divided into two distinct program areas: 1) Administration and 2) Electronic Data Processing/Maintenance and Operations (EDP/MNO). The Administration Allocation provides funding intended to support all Child Support Operations, with the exception of most Automation related costs. This allocation is used for salaries, benefits, services, supplies, vehicles, office rent, and County overhead (A-87 costs). The EDP/MNO Allocation provides funding to support the Child Support Automation Program including IT support, network costs and other automation related expenses. Each year, DCSS notifies the County of the approved annual allocations which are then used to develop the Department’s annual budget request.
Funding for the Child Support Program is provided through State Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) in the form of advances to the County. Funds are advanced from the State to the County each month to fund operations....
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