County staff warn rising contractor rates, high CBRF costs and Rivers Bend contract pressures
Staff told the Human Services Committee that provider contract rates are rising — in some cases sharply — increasing pressure on the county budget and prompting a review of out‑of‑county and youth shelter arrangements.
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Washington County Human Services staff told the committee that annual contract renewal rates for several provider types have increased in recent years and in some instances approach 40%, straining the department’s ability to realize savings from prevention and other initiatives.
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