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County committee considers $247,459 OMH targeted inflation funding for direct-service staff
Summary
Commissioner Lacey Trimble presented a request to accept $247,459 from the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) described as COVID and targeted inflation increases earmarked for direct-service professionals; a motion and second were made but the transcript does not record a final vote tally.
Lacey Trimble, commissioner of social services and mental health, presented a request to accept $247,459 in state funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health described as COVID-related and targeted inflation increases.
Trimble said the funds reflect OMH and related budget actions that include cost-of-living adjustments and a targeted 2.1% inflationary increase designated for direct-service professionals. She said the increases cannot be used for executive or support staff and are intended to help agencies attract and retain front-line care workers.
A motion and second were recorded on the legislative request; the transcript records debate and explanation but does not record the committee’s final vote tally for that item.
