Guilford County
File #: 2024-454    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/16/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 11/21/2024 Final action:
Title: DHHS-DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOSTER CARE CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR FY 2024-25 REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL
Attachments: 1. Carolina Therapeutic Services 90006348 preaudit amendment 1
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TITLE

Title

DHHS-DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOSTER CARE CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR FY 2024-25 REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL

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SPONSOR

Sponsor

Sharon Barlow, HHS-DSS Director

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BACKGROUND

Background

Per Section 10 of the Guilford County Budget Ordinance, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is required to approve both contract amounts above $200,000, as well contracts requiring amendments over the course of the fiscal year that cumulatively surpass $200,000.  Due to a recent increase with one particular vendor (Carolina Therapeutic Services - CTS) accepting ten (10) emergency placements at an increased cost of $250 per day, HHS-DSS staff have determined its contract with CTS needs BOCC approval.

 

The County’s current contract with Carolina Therapeutic Services totals $195,000 ($105,000 original amount plus $90,000 amendment).  This amendment will increase the contract by $380,000 for a new total of $575,000. Funding capacity for this increase will come from a reduction of $380,000 in the County's contract with Unique Caring Foundation (current Unique Caring contract amount is $1.2 million; amount after reduction will be $820,000).  Sufficient funding exists within the FY25 budget to complete the needed amendment based upon reductions in other foster care contracts.

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BUDGET IMPACT

Budget Impact

NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED

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REQUESTED ACTION

Requested Action

Approve a contract amendment with an increase of $380,000, for total contract amount of $575,000, with Carolina Therapeutic Services and authorize staff to take all necessary actions to execute the amendment.

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