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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board, acting as the Governing Board of the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority:
1) Receive a presentation by a representative of the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee; and
2) Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority and Advisory Committee Annual Report.
FUNDING: N/A
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
California Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 12300-12318 require that each county in California operate an In-Home Support Services (IHSS) program to provide personal care and domestic services to aged, blind, or disabled individuals in their own homes. The purpose of this program is to allow individuals who are recipients of these services to live safely at home rather than in costly and less desirable out-of-home placement facilities. The individual recipient of services is not only the consumer of the services but is also the actual employer of each individual provider, holding all powers and responsibilities of employers, with the exception of determining the total number of hours that their service provider may work and their salary.
On June 10, 2002, the Board established, by ordinance, an IHSS Public Authority for the purpose of serving as employer of record for individual providers of services. The Board acts as the Governing Board for the IHSS Public Authority and the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) administers the program on behalf of the County.
The Annual Report reflects activities and accomplishments during the past fiscal year that have enhanced services for IHSS recipients and their care providers, as well as to increase community awareness of this vital program. The Annual Report describes the IHSS program, the IHSS Public Authority’s responsibilities, and the IHSS Advisory Committee’s functions.
Members of the IHSS Public Authority and of the Advisory Committee are providing a presentation to inform the Board of the benefits and successes of the Program.
ALTERNATIVES:
The County of El Dorado Ordinance Code Chapter 8.78.090 (A)(1) requires the IHSS Public Authority to submit an annual report to the Board detailing its functions and evaluating its operation of that year.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION:
1) 12-07-2021, 21-1845, HHSA IHSS PA FY 2020-21 Annual Report
2) 12-15-2020, 20-1601, HHSA IHSS PA FY 2019-2020 Annual Report
3) 12-10-2019, 19-1741, HHSA IHSS PA FY 2018-19 Annual Report
4) 12-18-2018, 18-1792, HHSA IHSS PA FY 2017-18 Annual Report
5) 12-05-2017, 14-1544, version 4, HHSA IHSS PA FY 2016-17 Annual Report
6) 01-03-17, 14-1544, version 3, HHSA IHSS PA FY 2015-16 Annual Report
7) 02/09/16,14-1544, version 2, HHSA IHSS PA FY 2014-15 Annual Report
8) 12-09-14, 14-1544, version 1, HHSA IHSS PA FY 2013-14 Annual Report
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation and Annual Report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with the Board’s filing of the annual report and receipt of the presentation.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Clerk of the Board to receive and file the IHSS Public Authority and Advisory Committee’s FY 2021-22 Annual Report.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT:
N/A
CONTACT
Evelyn Schaeffer, Director, Health and Human Services Agency