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Board approves amendment to county-LCOE child-care agreement to cover billing overrun
Summary
The board approved a contract amendment increasing the county's agreement with the Lassen County Office of Education to cover an overrun in child-care subsidy billing; Health and Social Services said the county must pass through state-mandated child-care subsidies and will propose a larger upfront amount next fiscal year.
The Lassen County Board of Supervisors approved a final amendment to its agreement with the Lassen County Office of Education (LCOE) to cover a fiscal-year billing overrun for child-care subsidies.
Health and Social Services Director Jason Y told the board the amendment fills a gap between billed child-care subsidies and the previously authorized contract amount. "We're obligated to pay the child-care fees through LCOE," Jason Y said, explaining that the county acts as a pass-through for state-subsidized child care and must remit funds the state requires. He said staff will propose a larger up-front contract number next fiscal year to reduce the need for repeated amendments.
Board members asked why the amendment lists multiple fiscal years and whether the county could better forecast costs. Jason Y and fiscal staff replied that child-care caseloads and costs rise year to year and staff plan to build a 5% to 10% increase into next year's contract estimate to avoid returning for similar amendments.
The board approved the amendment by voice vote without additional conditions noted at the meeting. The amendment authorizes county staff to execute the revised contract with LCOE so the county can close out the fiscal-year obligations.
