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Board authorizes up to $10.5 million in general‑fund support to cover Social Services cash‑flow gap
Summary
Health and Human Services officials warned of a cash‑flow shortfall driven by rising entitlement costs and timing of reimbursements; the board approved a temporary general‑fund backstop while staff pursue longer‑term projections and savings.
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously March 18 to let the county temporarily cover negative cash in the Social Services fund (Fund 140) with general‑fund loans up to $10.5 million while Health and Human Services awaits incoming state and federal reimbursements.
Erin Watts, HHSA branch director, told the board that entitlement program costs — including CalWORKs, CalFresh, foster care and in‑home supportive services (IHSS) — have been growing and that claims and reimbursements are received…
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