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Commissioners probe ACO/BAC program finances, training and certification timelines
Summary
Commissioners and staff discussed whether ACO/BAC expenditures exceed revenues, noting reimbursement uncertainty tied to call volume, a budget assumption of 20 average weekly hours, equipment and initial training costs (including a referenced $100 supply line), and a six‑month certification requirement for new hires.
Commissioners spent substantial time examining the ACO/BAC program's finances and operational readiness, raising concerns about whether current expenditures are covered by existing revenue streams.
An elected official recorded in the transcript said, "the expenditures exceed the revenues for the ACO program." Staff explained that reimbursement revenue is uncertain because it depends on the number of calls taken rather than fixed contract payments. One staff member said reimbursements were not fully factored into the projections and that the budget conservatively assumes an average of 20 hours per week of work for positions tied to these calls.
On training and certification, staff told the commission the new regional control officer needs to be "certified within 6 months," and that training sessions are typically offered twice a year, which staff expect will allow meeting the six‑month window. Staff also flagged equipment needs and initial supplies; one speaker referenced an "equipment cost, $100 line supply line" during the discussion.
Commissioners and staff noted that expanding or losing service contracts with partner communities and whether the city of Elsorts participates could materially change call volume, revenue, and staffing needs. No change in program funding or a formal new appropriation was recorded during the meeting; staff were asked to provide further details at future department head meetings.
