Narrative of Resolution:
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INTRODUCED BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO ACCEPT ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES GRANT FFY 22
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $40,777
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Purchases in excess of $5,000 or more per unit must receive prior approval from OCFS
WHEREAS, The Federal Administration for Community Living (ACL) through the American Rescue Plan of 2021: Grants to Enhance Adult Protective Services has made available $9,195,346 to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS); and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) surveyed social services districts to ascertain the current needs and services of vulnerable adults in their district; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has awarded the Department of Social Services $40,777 for the purpose of providing resource to enhance, improve and expand adult protective services’ ability to investigate allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation for the period of August 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Sullivan accepts this funding pursuant to the Local Commissioner’s Memo 22-OCFS-LCM-25 to utilize said funds for the ways provided in said Local Commissioner’s Memo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above-mentioned allocations will be contingent upon the County's receiving continued State aid at anticipated funding levels.
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