QUESTION
What state mandate is the $180,000,000 increase for foster care in fiscal 2024 related to, and how was the funding amount determined and utilized?
3:05:20
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Budget Director Jacques Jiha indicates that the $180,000,000 increase for foster care in fiscal 2024 is driven by state mandates, with funding based on fiscal year projections and aims towards maximizing state aid.
- The increase is mandated by the state to support foster care in fiscal 2024.
- Funding determination is based on fiscal year 2024 projections.
- Aim is to collaborate with relevant agencies for maximizing state aid.
- Council Member Stevens seeks detailed clarification but opts for a private follow-up.
Althea Stevens
3:05:20
But my my first question is, the plumber plan included a 180,000,000 new needs increased from the state mandated related chief Foster Care in fiscal 2024 only.
3:05:31
What state mandate did this increase relate to?
3:05:33
And how was the funding amount determined?
3:05:35
And how will this be utilized?
3:05:37
And if there are rate changes, what were the changes that were made when they were instituted?
3:05:41
And why was funding only labeled in fiscal 2024?
3:05:44
When does the administration plan to right size the baseline budget?
Jacques Jiha
3:05:51
Again, as I said, we will continue to work with the agency.
3:06:00
Continue to work with the the agency to do an assessment.
3:06:08
The weight this will lead to what I call the maximum state aid.
3:06:15
Weight, which the city is required to pay for families in foster care.
Rita Joseph
3:06:21
Mhmm.
Jacques Jiha
3:06:23
The amount is based on our fiscal year 24 projections.
3:06:29
Okay.
Althea Stevens
3:06:31
And so this is for the Foster K-eight.
3:06:33
But what what state does it increase?
3:06:36
What does this relate to?
3:06:37
How how's the funding amount determining how to be utilized?
Jacques Jiha
3:06:40
This state basically increases.
3:06:41
The
Althea Stevens
3:06:41
state increases.
3:06:42
So we have to
Jacques Jiha
3:06:43
yeah.
3:06:44
Okay.
Althea Stevens
3:06:45
I have a number of questions, but I feel like you guys have been here long enough, and I'll just reach out to you guys shortly.
Jacques Jiha
3:06:50
Okay.
3:06:51
Thank you.
3:06:52
Thank you.