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County manager warns of federal funding uncertainty; $20 million in county-administered grants flagged
Summary
Orange County staff told a joint meeting that roughly $20 million in federal funding that supports county positions and programs is at risk amid federal budget actions, and officials outlined areas — housing, social services, transit — they are watching closely.
County Manager Travis Munn told the joint session that Orange County is monitoring federal budget developments that could reduce funding for county-administered programs and direct benefits to residents.
Munn said about $20 million flows through county departments in forms that support county operations (often administrative reimbursements) as well as resident benefits. "We're really on high alert, regarding federal funding," Munn said, adding that roughly $235 million in federal benefits flow to Orange County residents in programs such as Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps), LIHEAP and childcare…
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