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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 8 findings
F1
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Full Service Partnerships (FSP) and independent agencies are essential for the operation of both the Health and the Social Service Departments. Both close cooperation and communication between Health, Social Services, FSP, and independent agencies are necessary for maximizing the monies available. These services provide continuity and an extension of care to clients and their families. Some examples of FSP and independent agencies include: ▪ Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA) ▪ The Resource Connection ▪ The Wellness Center ▪ Sierra Wind Support Center ▪ Operation Care ▪ Interfaith Food Bank (Fact #19)
F2
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With the decrease in MHSA funding, it is not the intention of Health Services to reduce core services. Staff responsibility would be shifted and combined, resulting in a reduction of administrative costs. (Fact #12)
F3
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Some job descriptions in Health Services have been blended to include a variety of duties. For example, a receptionist may now also assist with billing duties. (Facts #11, #13)
F4
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Both Departments pursue every source that is appropriate and utilize every allocation possible "to the last penny.‖ (Facts #8, #9, #10 & #11)‖.
F5
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Food Stamp money spent in Amador County enhances the local economy. (Facts #14 & #15) 15
F6
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Due to the uncertainty of the Federal and State budgets, it is difficult for the Health and Social Service Departments to plan for future needs. (Facts #8, #10, #12, #17 & #18)
F7
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Due to Amador County's "minimal allocation" status (based on population), the decrease of MHSA funding monies is less significant than for more populated counties. For example, a 10% decrease on an allocation of $10,000 would reflect a $1,000 loss versus a 10% decrease on an allocation of $1,000,000 would reflect a $100,000 loss. (Fact #10, #12)
F8
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The homeless persons survey had not been released at the time this report was finalized. However, it is anticipated that the report will show that the number of homeless persons has significantly increased. The ramifications of needs for County services are unknown at this time. (Fact #20)
Recommendations 3
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R1Page 18The Health Services Department should consider a regional program for researching and applying for grant funds with other rural California counties.
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R2Page 18The County should update the Amador County web site to reflect the Departmental changes.
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R3Page 18Encourage Amador County to explore the possibility of revising the terms of the current Health and Human Services building lease. RESPONSE REQUIRED Pursuant to California Penal Code §933 (c) a response to this report is required. No later than 90 days after the grand jury submits a final report on the operations of any public agency subject to its reviewing authority, the governing body of the public agency shall comment to the presiding judge of the Superior court on the finding and recommendations. REFERENCE MATERIALS ▪ Data sheets from Health Services and Social Services ▪ Review 2009/2010 Amador County Civil Grand Jury report regarding Amador County Health and Human Services, Recommendations and Responses ▪ Amador County Website: www.co.amador.ca.us ▪ Communication with ATCAA Director