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Powhatan CPMT flags possible higher local costs under proposed state match rate; approves payment authorizations and hears new youth program
Summary
Powhatan County's CPMT was told a governor's FY‑27 proposal to set a 71% state match for community‑based services could raise the county's local match rate and costs. The team approved authorizations of payment in closed session and heard a presentation from Community Pathways about mentoring and independent‑living classes for youth.
The Powhatan County Children's Services Act Community Policy and Management Team met Feb. 26, 2026, and reviewed FY‑26 finances while flagging a potential increase in local costs if a governor's FY‑27 budget proposal is adopted. The team also approved authorizations of payment in closed session and heard a presentation on a new youth services program.
Belinda Farnham, Children's Services manager, told members that under a proposal circulating in the governor's FY‑27 budget the state would move to a uniform average state match rate of 71% for community‑based services. Farnham said that change would alter Powhatan County's local match rate from 0.2171 to 0.3083 and could increase the locality's share of costs. She reviewed the current FY‑26 figures: a county CSA services budget of $3,200,000; Medicaid match completed through Jan. 31 of $2,991.23; a CSA services allocation figure of $3,492,536.65; wrap‑around allocation $459.00; local only CSA (POS) $14,225.90; and a FY‑27 county budget request of $3,500,000 plus $2,000 for administration.
Farnham also presented the PSSF application renewal for FY‑27 and noted contracting updates for the CSA unit, including revised medical‑malpractice amounts and updated contract dates. Members received updated FAPT and CPMT meeting schedules and a rotation plan for members.
Pam Hash, representing Community Pathways, gave a short presentation on a new local service offering free mentoring and independent‑living classes for youth and young adults aged roughly 14–17 and 18–21. Hash asked the CPMT for support and partnership to develop an inventory of existing services in Powhatan and nearby localities to avoid duplication and increase utilization.
Chair Tracy King moved that the CPMT enter closed session under Code of Virginia §2.2‑3711(A)(4) for matters involving the privacy of individuals; the body discussed case reviews, service plans, funding tables, purchase order requests, parental co‑pays and other case‑specific items. After reconvening, the CPMT certified compliance with Code of Virginia §2.2‑3712(D). On a motion by Charla Schubert, seconded by Cathy James, the CPMT carried a motion labeled 'Action Related to Authorizations of Payment for the Procurement of Services on Behalf of Children,' approving all cases as presented or amended in closed session. A roll call recorded affirmative votes from Charla Schubert; Sarah Barnett (for Will Hagy); Paul Oswell; Tracy King; Cathy James; Dr. Lynn Clayton‑Prince; LaWanda Dunn; Danny Smith; and Toby Fritz.
The meeting opened a second public comment period and received no comments. The CPMT adjourned at 9:57 a.m. and set its next regular meeting for March 26, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Village Building first‑floor conference room. The minutes note they were approved at the May 28, 2026 meeting.
