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SOCIAL SERVICES / DISTRICT ATTORNEY
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Social Services Director, or Designee, and the District Attorney to sign the Interagency Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) for the purpose of investigations of Welfare and IHSS fraud through the Special Investigations Unit, for the rates as set forth in Exhibit “D” with maximum compensation not to exceed $505,000, effective 7/1/26 through 6/30/27
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Financial Impact:
The cost of this MOU is included in Social Services budget account 5013-532300. CalWORKs and CalFresh federal and state allocations will fund the majority of this Agreement, with a portion paid by In-Home Supportive Services. Costs are allocated based on investigations completed during the quarter. The County share will be paid by Health & Welfare Realignment revenues. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Background Information:
This is a renewal Agreement. The Tehama County Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is a group of Social Services and District Attorney staff assigned to the Welfare Fraud program who work together to investigate referrals of possible fraud that arise regarding receipt of public assistance and In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) programs.