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Commissioners support letting Aging use Carol Woods donation for Master Aging Plan projects
Summary
After hearing that the Master Aging Plan fund balance largely reflects Carol Woods donations and one‑time federal grants, commissioners agreed the department should continue spending the funds on MAP priorities; some asked staff to report spending plans as part of the upcoming budget process.
Commissioners heard an update on the Orange County Master Aging Plan (MAP) fund — the account that houses a long‑term donation from Carol Woods and program proceeds — and signaled support for allowing the Department on Aging to use those funds for MAP initiatives rather than redirecting them to general‑fund needs.
Budget staff told the board the MAP fund balance rose to about $6.5 million (including a late ARPA allocation of roughly $62,000 staff said will reduce MAP draw) primarily because of underspending and one‑time federal grants during and after the pandemic. The balance includes prior unspent Carol Woods donations earmarked to support MAP projects; staff said roughly $75,000 of the fund…
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