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Board renews Project Kinship contract amid public calls for audits and closer performance monitoring
Summary
The board approved a renewal/ amendment for Project Kinship’s reentry services contract; public commenters raised questions about cumulative contract amounts and auditing; supervisors and county staff discussed performance metrics and ongoing audits, then approved the item unanimously.
The board considered Amendment 12 to renew Project Kinship’s contract for reentry success center services. Public commenters urged the board to withhold funding pending audits and raised concerns about cumulative contract totals and transparency; one commenter asserted the organization had received multiple awards and questioned accountability.
County staff and supervisors described Project Kinship’s metrics: hundreds of contacts and several thousand screenings and assessments in the referenced reporting period. Health Care Agency representative Ian Kemmer said the program is trending toward meeting or exceeding metrics for the fiscal year. Supervisors acknowledged mixed performance across metrics and asked staff to monitor and report monthly; some asked staff to examine procurement and post-contract compliance procedures modeled on other regional agencies.
Supervisor Katrina Foley noted that audits of the Health Care Agency are underway and expected to conclude in late spring; the board received the internal audit of ARPA-funded contracts and directed staff to implement outstanding recommendations. After discussion, the board moved and seconded the Project Kinship amendment and carried the motion unanimously.
