TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Social Services and Public Health
MEETING DATE: August 29, 2023
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Bekkie Emery
PHONE:
707-463-7761
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Sara Pierce
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 15 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of the Overdue Payment to the Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, in the Amount of $325,043, to Sonoma County Public Health for Services Provided and Billed Late, Due to Staffing Challenges and the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Sponsors: Social Services and Public Health)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Approve the overdue payment to the Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) for fiscal year 2020-2021, in the amount of $325,043 to Sonoma County Public Health for services provided and billed late, due to staffing challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The purpose of this agenda item is to seek approval for an overdue payment request related to the fiscal year 2020/21. The request arises due to staffing changes with the Sonoma County Public Health Fiscal Department, the subsequent onboarding of the new staff members, and significant delays attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the fiscal year 2020/21, the Sonoma County Public Health experienced a series of challenges, including staffing changes such as retirements, resignations, and reassignments. These challenges led to the disruption in normal operations, impacting the timely processing of projects and tasks. Additionally, the department, like many others faced unprecedented delays and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The overdue payment request, totaling $325,043, pertains to the Local Emergency Medical Services Agency supports and oversight provided throughout the fiscal year of 2020/21, serving to provid...
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