Board approves $214,762.79 appropriation for CSA closeout; staff explains local match and reimbursement timing

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors approved a gross appropriation of $214,762.79 to fund Comprehensive Services Act (CSA) obligations through fiscal year 2025.

Social-services staff told the board the base local match for CSA is 32.68%, which would make the county's estimated share about $70,185 for this appropriation, though the match varies by service type and placement. Staff reported the county has already received $269,464.64 in CSA reimbursements this fiscal year and described the monthly reporting process: after billing and the CSA coordinator completes the pool report, the fiscal agent reviews and then the state issues reimbursement (staff aim to submit by the 12th of each month to receive payment by the following month).

Supervisor Robinson moved to approve the appropriation; the motion carried.

Why it matters: CSA spending covers higher-cost placements and services for children and families; local fiscal exposure depends on placement types and can rise if residential placements are required.

Details

Staff noted the county has served five more children this year than the prior year and that per-child costs are roughly 5% lower than the previous year due to efforts to use funding streams before CSA. The local cost can vary: it is the 32.68% base for many services but rises by 25% for residential placements and decreases by 25% for community-based in-home services, staff said.

Ending

Board members approved the appropriation and directed staff to monitor placements and return if additional funds are needed before fiscal year end.