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Commissioners approve immunization task orders despite reduced state funding
Summary
Daniels County approved two immunization task orders, including a retroactive agreement, after staff said state task‑order amounts are shrinking; county's share will be small (roughly $350 per quarter in the local portion discussed).
Daniels County commissioners approved two immunization task orders on May 19 that fund local public‑health immunization efforts, but staff warned the county's quarterly share will be significantly reduced in the coming year.
Logan summarized the arrangements: one task order is retroactive to July 1, 2024, to finish the current contract term and a second covers the next fiscal year beginning July 1. "It's the monies received through the Department of Health that go to DMHC for their assistance in providing immunization services," Logan said, explaining county administrative procedures and that the hospital or public‑health department typically purchase vaccine doses while the task order supports delivery and staffing.
Commissioners noted the county's reimbursable portion has dropped markedly from an earlier figure of around $2,000 to about $350 for the coming quarter. "Holy cow. It really went down," one commissioner said when reviewing the new figures. Commissioners moved to approve the master contract and the retroactive task order; the motions were seconded and approved by voice vote.
Commissioners asked staff to provide a detailed immunization budget breakdown for follow‑up, and staff noted that the task order funding does not directly purchase immunizations but supports staffing and program administration.
The contracts were approved at the meeting; staff will submit the signed task orders and follow up with a budget detail for commissioners.
