To: Board of Supervisors
From: Behavioral Health
Meeting Date: November 9, 2021
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Department Contact: |
Jenine Miller |
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472-2341 |
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Department Contact: |
Joy Beeler |
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472-2833 |
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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 Agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen in the Amount of $6,000 to Perform a Financial and Compliance Audit to Determine Whether the Financial Statements of the Mental Health Oversight Committee Comply with the Expenditure Restrictions as Described in Chapter 5.180 of the Mendocino County Code Entitled the “Mental Health Treatment Act” During Each of the Periods: July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020; July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021; and July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022; to be Funded by Measure B
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen in the amount of $6,000 to perform a financial and compliance audit to determine whether the financial statements of the Mental Health Oversight Committee comply with the expenditure restrictions as described in Chapter 5.180 of the Mendocino County Code entitled the “Mental Health Treatment Act” during each of the periods: July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020; July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021; and July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022; authorize the Behavioral Health Director to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not exceed the maximum amount authorized for a Department Head to sign pursuant to Policy 1 ($25,000); and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On March 22, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved Measure B funds to be allocated to provide an annual independent audit of Measure B Funds.
Summary of Request:
Mendocino County’s Mental Health Treatment Act was adopted to improve residents’ lives and the public’s safety by strategically evaluating and enhancing resources for mental health treatment. Specifically, the ordinance directs its provisions be interpreted in order to accomplish the following: provide assistance in the diagnoses, treatment and recovery from mental illness and addiction; provide necessary infrastructure to support and stabilize individuals with behavioral health conditions; conduct an independent annual audit; create a politically independent “Mental Health Treatment Act” oversight committee; create a Mental Health Treatment Fund entirely dedicated to fund improved services, treatment and facilities; and for a period of 5 years 75% of revenue deposited into the Mental Health Treatment Fund may be used for facilities with not less than 25% dedicated to services and treatment.
In accordance with Section 5.180.040, Specific Purpose, items C and D, of the Mental Health Treatment Act (which requires annual audits and review by an independent citizens’ oversight committee to ensure funds are used for the specific purpose of the ordinance), the proposed Agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen provides for the audit of funds utilized for the past 3 fiscal years, including the present fiscal year.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling
How Does This Item Support the General Plan? The services provided through this agreement will support Planning Principles 2-3f of the Mendocino County General Plan; to collaborate with local communities, agencies and organizations to promote all aspects of wellness in the county’s populations.
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: 4052 |
budgeted in current f/y: Yes |
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current f/y cost: $6,000 |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: N/A |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, Assistant CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk II |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: November 12, 2021 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement Number: 21-194 |
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Note to Department Number of Original Agreements Returned to Dept: 0 Original Agreement Delivered to Auditor? No |
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