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County staff outline behavioral‑health performance contract; board seeks clearer timing and reports

Essex County Board of Supervisors · November 6, 2025
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Summary

Middle Peninsula–Northern Neck Behavioral Health staff briefed the board on a biannual FY26–27 performance contract with DBHDS, saying Essex’s local match is 7.4% (cap up to 10%) and the board requested finalized financials, year‑end reports and clearer timing after contracts took effect July 1.

Amanda, representing the Middle Peninsula–Northern Neck Behavioral Health authority, presented the biannual performance contract required by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services for fiscal years 2026–27.

Amanda described the contract as a program and finance agreement that explains services and local allocations; she said Essex County’s portion of the local match is 7.4% and that the board of directors voted to request a 3.5% increase for…

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