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Board hears summary of AB 180 provisions affecting DHS funding and staff positions
Summary
Board members summarized state bill AB 180, reporting allocations including $72 million to DHS overall and specific amounts for administrative costs and staff positions; the board discussed implications for local consortia and QC staffing.
During announcements, board members discussed recently passed state legislation referenced as AB 180 and summarized allocation figures presented in a legislative meeting earlier that day. The numbers mentioned by a board member included $72,000,000 for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, $32,300,000 to cover an increase in state administrative costs, $16,100,000 for additional DHS and county staff positions (time-limited/project staff), and $20,700,000 to support increased participation in the FoodShare employment and training program.
Board members flagged uncertainty about how much of the funding would flow to local consortia versus the state and noted that some of the staff funding appeared contingent on creating new positions. One staff member said the consortium model can make it difficult to allocate a single position across multiple counties and suggested state QC positions might be used if regional consortia cannot staff required functions.
No formal action was taken; board members said they are monitoring the allocation details and awaiting guidance on eligibility and how to request funds.
