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DSS director warns of $135,000–$200,000 shortfall as board approves 2026–27 budget requests and 6% COLA
Summary
Cherokee County DSS Director Amanda T. McGee told the board recent federal and state changes could cut reimbursements and increase workload, estimating a $135,000–$200,000 gap; the board approved the department's 2026'2027 budget requests, including security upgrades, and a 6% cost-of-living increase for employees.
Amanda T. McGee, director of the Cherokee County Department of Social Services, told the board on Feb. 17 that recent changes to recertification and work requirements will raise Food and Nutrition staffing workload while federal administrative reimbursements could fall from about 50% to 25%, producing an estimated county shortfall of $135,000 to $200,000 for FY 2026–2027.
McGee said the department will need extra staff to handle the additional workload, requesting three eligibility caseworkers and two Quality Assurance Specialists. She asked the board to consider advocating to the legislature for…
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