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Members ask whether $44 million in Prop 1 funds represents Merced County's unspent balance
Summary
Council members asked for clarification about a referenced $44 million in unspent funds; BHRS said the figure reflects Merced’s share of statewide unspent Prop 1 dollars, and that counties must spend allocations within three years or they may revert under BHSA rules.
Council members sought clarity about a $44 million figure discussed during the BHSA presentation. Fernando asked whether the $44 million referred to money Merced County had not spent and whether that sum was now being transferred to BHSA.
Sharon Jones explained the number represented Merced County’s share of overall unspent Prop 1 funds and said MHSA dollars are received monthly based on the millionaire’s tax; she said funds are spent first-in, first-out and confirmed counties have three years to spend funds under BHSA or risk reversion. Jaz Chima followed up with similar questions about timeframes and comparisons to larger counties.
BHRS staff committed to providing additional budget breakdowns and emphasized that some counties may appear to hold larger unspent balances depending on timing of receipts and prior commitments.
