HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

September 17, 2008

Corrected Minutes

** NOT APPROVED **

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Members Present

R. Truax, W. Dibble, B. Reynolds

Others Attending

C. Crandall, J. Margeson, D. Pullen, D. Fanton, K. Toot, L. Ballengee, R. Scott, J. Peck

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of August 20, 2008 were approved with motions from Legislators Dibble and Crandall.

Social Services

Jennifer Peck, Accountant was introduced to the committee. She gave an overview of her responsibilities in the department some of which include medical transportation for Medicaid clients, uninsured medical benefits, and the financial management program. She will become involved in the claims process.

The Department’s monthly report was provided.

The Department is requesting permission to fill a Community Service Aide position for 2008-2009 HEAP season. This is 100% Federally funded. Legislator Dibble made the motion for approval, with Legislator Reynolds seconding. Motions carried. WAYS AND MEANS

Office for the Aging

The Department’s monthly report was presented for the committee’s information.

Ms. Toot informed the members that State Budget cuts for the OFA would be approximately $30,000 for 2008-2009. This includes $12,000 for meals and $10,000 EISEP program. She feels that although it will be tight, the budget should be alright for the time being.

Ms. Toot requests permission to fill a vacant Senior Account Clerk Typist Position and any subsequent vacancies in the Typist position should that occur. Legislators Reynolds and Dibble made the appropriate motions, and carried. WAYS AND MEANS

Health Department

Ms. Ballengee stated that the cost for Altreya’s services totals $50,400. This amount includes both the financial and desk audit. She would like the financial audit to take place first. The funds for this service should come from the department’s personal services accounts. Legislators Reynolds and Dibble moved for approval of the source of funding. Motions carried. The Altreya contract must go before the full board for their approval before these services can be accepted.

The committee was updated on the Department’s home care services transition to Willcare. The State is going to expedite Willcare’s application, so it is expected that the transition will be occurring in the very near future. They have found office space in Wellsville and continue to hire nurses to care for Allegany County residents. A Medical Records Computer Operator in the Health Department has accepted a position with Willcare. They still need a receptionist. It was asked how much lead time could be given to Health Department employees. There are two nurses left. The Department needs to keep one for Public Health Programs; and there is the possibility of one filling the nurse position at the jail.

The State was in to perform an audit of the Department’s Family Planning Program. She found only two minor issues and there was conversation of returning the program to full time.

The Department requested a transfer within its Preschool Special Education Account totaling $450,000. More children are receiving services via Related Services rather than Center- based. Legislator Dibble moved to approve this transfer, with Legislator Reynolds seconding. Motions carried. RESOLUTION

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Claypool