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Albany County ends two prevention contracts with Volunteers of America North Rockies
Summary
The Albany County commissioners approved termination of two agreements with Volunteers of America North Rockies after staff turnover left the provider unable to meet contract requirements; county officials said funds will be reallocated within existing prevention programs.
Albany County commissioners voted to terminate two prevention contracts with Volunteers of America North Rockies, saying the provider experienced substantial staff turnover and could not meet the agreed service requirements.
County staff presented both items at the meeting and said VOA had delivered half of the mental-health-first-aid trainings under one contract and had not been able to provide tobacco cessation classes under the other. "They've had some pretty significant staff turnover, and are unable to meet the requirements of these agreements that we put in place last year," a county staff member said during the meeting.
Why it matters: The terminations free county prevention funds to be reallocated to other local providers or different tobacco- and mental-health-prevention activities; commissioners approved the terminations so staff can pursue alternatives.
Details: Commissioners approved termination of the contract for six mental-health-first-aid trainings after staff said VOA completed three trainings and was paid for those three. On the tobacco cessation contract, staff said VOA had been unable to host or train staff for classes "for quite some time," so the county will reevaluate where tobacco-prevention funds are spent.
County staff clarified funding limits. On the tobacco contract, the presenter said the funding must remain in tobacco prevention and meet state percentage requirements; the county will either contract with a different organization or reallocate the funds to another tobacco-prevention program.
Formal action: Commissioners moved and approved termination of both agreements during the meeting. The votes were recorded as "Aye" and the motions carried.
What comes next: Staff indicated they will reallocate tobacco-prevention funds within the required program area or seek another provider; for the mental health trainings the county will account for the trainings completed and proceed with replacement options as needed.
