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Public-health strategic plan emphasizes financial sustainability and diversified funding
Summary
Staff told the committee the department’s strategic plan includes six goals focused on long-term sustainability through diversified funding, stronger billing practices, grant writing, and potential roles as fiscal agent for regional grants.
Linda Conlon reviewed the department’s strategic plan priorities and said financial planning is a core part of the plan, highlighting the goal of increasing long-term sustainability by maintaining a diverse funding base.
Conlon described strengths such as billing practices and grant-writing capacity and noted financial risks, including uncertainty in federal, state and local grant funding. "The plan and supporting documents will be shared with the Board," she said. Board members discussed fiscal strategies including serving as fiscal agent for regional grants and balancing fees with community needs.
The strategic plan identifies six goals and objectives that will guide department practices and financial decision-making over time.
