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Shasta HHSA warns HR‑1 changes will deepen social‑services deficit; board extends general‑fund loan
Summary
HHSA presented a budget amendment reducing social‑services appropriations by $6.4M and a five‑year sustainability tool showing the fund could hit negative balance by FY2027; the board extended the general‑fund loan to bridge cash shortfalls and directed staff to pursue more savings and return with updates.
Shasta County health and human services officials told the Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16 that federal changes in HR‑1 and steady expenditure growth have pushed the county’s social‑services fund into negative cash and a projected long‑term deficit unless substantive actions are taken.
Aaron Watts, HHSA branch director, and Agency Director Christy Coleman said the agency has been using temporary general‑fund loans to cover negative cash and requested and received board permission to extend the general‑fund loan through June 30, 2026. Watts said a budget amendment before the…
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