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St. Mary’s County commissioners review Health Department shortfall as state funding declines
Summary
County commissioners heard that state support for core public‑health programs has fallen and the local share has risen; the Health Department reported staff cuts and requested $36,839 in additional county funding for FY2013.
St. Mary’s County commissioners were told Monday that the state has reduced core health funding and the county must make up part of the shortfall as local costs rise.
At a budget workstation, county staff and a health department representative outlined fiscal 2013 requests for the Health Department and noted changes to personnel and fringe lines. The health department requested an additional $36,839 in county funding for 2013 to cover mandated state salary and fringe increases and other essential costs.
The presentation traced the county contribution to core public‑health programs back several years. County staff said the state allocation for core health programs declined…
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