THREAD: I’ve joined my colleagues in requesting a full explanation for Reprogramming Request 23-141. Here’s what we know: the bulk of the reprogramming $$ will be used to repay overtime costs for MPD - $10M more than the entire approved overtime budget for FY21. (1/5)

The costs have to be paid or we risk deficiency-but (1) We need to know why the agency was allowed such a massive expenditure. (2) The $24M found in DHCF should remain for healthcare programming. The Council has been trying to fund the modernization of the Alliance program (2/5)

for yrs. The program provides healthcare coverage to vulnerable populations, but requires that they recertify 2x/yr (1x in-person). We need to fully fund the program so that our residents can recertify electronically 1x/yr and have consistent access to preventative care. (3/5)

(3) Reprogramming $2M out of CFSA when there is a waitlist of 35 families in need of financial assistance from the Grandparent Caregiver Program, an effective tool to prevent youth from entering the foster care system, should not be an option. (4/5)

Assuming we have to pay, we look forward to discussing ways to ensure critical health and human services programs are funded optimally. Thank you
@VinceGrayWard7, Chair of the Committee on Health, for helping lead this effort. (5/5)