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DSS to use grant funds to hire part‑time case worker assistant; supervisors approve reallocating contract dollars
Summary
Department of Social Services told the Personnel Committee it seeks to discontinue an outside contract and use up to $60,000 of a $165,385 grant allocation to hire a part‑time case worker assistant to expand in‑house capacity; supervisors approved the request and discussed budget transfers ahead of the July 1 grant period.
The Washington County Department of Social Services asked the Personnel Committee to reallocate contract funds from an outside nonprofit to hire an in‑house part‑time case worker assistant, and the committee approved the change.
Michelle, representing DSS, told supervisors the allocation associated with the program totals $165,385 and that roughly $60,000 of that figure is currently budgeted to pay an outside nonprofit under contract. Michelle said DSS would like to discontinue the nonprofit contract when the grant period begins July 1 and instead hire a part‑time case worker assistant to perform that work in‑house. She said the in‑house position would provide roughly 24 hours of work compared with about 8 hours previously contracted out, and that the new payroll expense would not exceed the $60,000 currently allocated for the contract.
Supervisors asked whether the allocation is already in the current budget and whether a budget amendment would be required to move funds from the contract line to payroll; Michelle said the allocation period starts July 1 and that the money is likely within this year’s budget but may require moving amounts between line items. The committee agreed to the proposal (motion moved and seconded) and approved it by voice vote.
The decision directs DSS to proceed with hiring contingent on grant funding and to provide exact budget figures or an amendment as needed to shift funds from the contract line to payroll. The transcript records the allocation amounts and the July 1 start of the grant period as stated by DSS staff.
