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Board approves $261,760 CSA appropriation citing rising service costs
Summary
The Board unanimously approved an additional $261,760 appropriation for CSA after staff reported rising service and provider costs; estimated state reimbursement is $570,000 and projected local exposure for the fiscal year is approximately $356,345.
Audra Morris presented a request for an additional $261,760 gross appropriation for the Comprehensive Services Act (CSA), reporting that projected gross expenditures for the year would be $926,760 and that the State reimbursement estimate is $570,000, leaving a local estimate of approximately $356,345 by year-end. Staff noted service and provider costs have increased and the State expects further rate increases in coming years.
Supervisor Todd Robinson moved to approve the $261,760 appropriation; the Board approved the motion unanimously. Supervisors and staff discussed case origins (seven youth from school referrals, six from DSS, three from Crossroads, three from court services) and multi-year rate pressures that could affect future budgets.
