To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Social Services
Meeting Date: March 10, 2026
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Department Contact: |
DeNeese Parker |
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707-463-7761 |
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Department Contact: |
Waldi Helma |
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707-467-5815 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Mendocino County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) and the State of California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to Establish Terms, Conditions and Limitations for the Exchange of Confidential Information Contained in Various Datasets in Order to Conduct Program Evaluations
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Mendocino County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) and the State of California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to establish terms, conditions and limitations for the exchange of confidential information contained in various datasets in order to conduct program evaluations; authorize the Department of Social Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding that do not increase the annual amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
Under Section 1095(ai) of the California Unemployment Insurance Code, CDSS provides MCDSS with confidential EDD wage and unemployment data to evaluate the effectiveness of public assistance programs, including CalWORKs, CalFresh Employment and Training, and General Assistance. Because MCDSS lacks internal employment and earnings data, this MOU establishes CDSS as an intermediary to link county-provided Social Security numbers and birth dates with EDD records. The resulting aggregate data allows MCDSS to measure program outcomes, such as wage progression and employment continuity, while ensuring individual client privacy.
The MOU remains in effect until amended or terminated by either party.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: n/a
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source of funding: n/a |
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current f/y cost: $0.00 |
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budget clarification: n/a |
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annual recurring cost: $0.00 |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): N/A |
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revenue agreement: N/A |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Executive Office Sara Pierce
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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