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Cascade County staff report 25% reduction in some aging services federal funding; meals program reallocated local dollars
Summary
County aging services staff told commissioners the state unit on aging reduced a federally awarded payment by about 25%, prompting two small budget appropriations to cover food and Older Americans Act program costs and a possible waiting list for Meals on Wheels clients.
Cascade County aging services staff told the Cascade County commissioners on April 30 that the state unit on aging has cut a final federal payment by about 25%, and the county is reappropriating local funds to cover immediate food and program costs.
The change emerged during discussion of contract 25-35, a Montana DPHHS award (contract 25-221-13008-0) for state fiscal year 2025, and two related budget appropriations. Kim, Cascade County aging services staff, said the state unit on aging reduced its final payment by 25% “until they have a final notice of award,” and that she is moving available local funds to cover food…
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