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Nash County to continue Older Americans Act services temporarily amid federal shutdown; budgeted carry anticipated
Summary
Facing a federal budget impasse that halted federal reimbursements for Older Americans Act-funded services, Nash County approved continuing grant‑funded senior services through Jan. 1, 2026 using local funds if necessary; staff said the cost would not exceed $100,000 through year‑end.
Nash County commissioners on Oct. 6 authorized county staff to continue delivering Older Americans Act and Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) services through Jan. 1, 2026 if federal reimbursements are disrupted by the federal government shutdown, with an estimated county exposure of no more than $100,000 through the end of the calendar year.
Context: A federal budget impasse in Washington led to a government shutdown beginning Oct. 1. The North Carolina Division of Aging told regional area agencies the state will not advance funds during a federal shutdown. The federal Office of Management and Budget determines what services are “critical” during a shutdown; historically, Older Americans Act services have not been designated as critical and therefore are not guaranteed continued federal funding during a lapse.
County action and rationale: Senior Services Director Ashley Winston and county staff briefed the board on the potential impacts; commissioners approved a motion to continue services — including home‑delivered…
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