Board briefed on WIC contingency fund concerns and low local wastewater indicators
Staff said state DHS notified that active federal grants are not impacted by the shutdown but flagged WIC's reliance on a $150 million contingency fund that could be depleted; wastewater surveillance showed low COVID levels and no measles detected locally while national measles tallies reached 1,544 cases.
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Staff told the board that Department of Health Services guidance indicated the recent federal shutdown would not jeopardize currently approved grants, an update described as positive for ongoing programs. At the same time, staff cautioned that WIC is operating on a $150 million contingency fund and could face funding pressure if the contingency is drawn down.
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