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SOCIAL SERVICES / PERSONNEL - Social Services Director Bekkie Emery
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Requested Action(s)
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a) RESOLUTION - Request adoption of a resolution to amend the FY 24/25 Position Allocation List (PAL), (Reso #2024-080), by adding one (1.00 FTE) Deputy Director of Social Services, Fiscal (Limited Term) allocation with a sunset date of 12/31/25, effective 5/13/25
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Financial Impact:
The additional cost of salary and benefits for the period of June through December 2025 is estimated to be approximately $124,417. This is an administration position, which is allocated to all programs and funding sources. There are salary and benefit savings in the current FY 24/25 budget to fund the month of June. July through December will be included in the FY 25/26 Recommended Budget. There will be no impact to the County General Fund.
Background Information:
The Department of Social Services is requesting to add one full-time (1.00 FTE) Deputy Director of Social Services, Fiscal (Limited Term) allocation with a sunset date of 12/31/25 to the Position Allocation List (PAL). The Department currently has one (1) full-time Social Services Deputy Director, Fiscal allocation. The current incumbent is set to retire at the end of 2025, and the additional allocation will allow the Department to provide succession training for this crucial role in the Department.
The Deputy Director of Social Services, Fiscal is responsible for oversight of the extensive Social Services fiscal branch, which includes six (6) budget units' budget development and maintenance, account payables, cost claiming, revenue reimbursements and maximization efforts, distribution of assistance payments to clients, fiscal planning and oversight for all Social Services programs and Community Action Agency. This role also oversees the Payroll function for the Department.
In addition, the position manages the Department's fiscal and program analyst teams, which provide support to the agency. S...
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