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Coconino County officials hear Health and Human Services budget; director warns of federal funding risk
Summary
Health and Human Services presented a $33 million operating picture and program highlights to the Board of Supervisors and outlined risks from possible federal funding cuts, proposed limited extensions and routine increases to cover vehicle and software costs.
Coconino County Health and Human Services Director Michelle Oxland presented the department’s fiscal outlook to the Board of Supervisors on May 6, describing a department that relies heavily on federal and grant funding while pressing to maintain services to seniors, families and people with behavioral health needs.
“We have approximately 47 of their total funding coming from external funding,” Oxland told the board, summarizing a funding mix that includes federal grants, state pass-throughs and county health-district revenue. She said the department’s current-year operating budget is about $33 million and that recommended manager actions would reduce next year’s baseline to about $25…
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